08-08-2017 City Council Regular Meeting Packet
City of Grand Island
Tuesday, August 8, 2017
Council Session Packet
City Council:
Linna Dee Donaldson
Michelle Fitzke
Chuck Haase
Julie Hehnke
Jeremy Jones
Vaughn Minton
Mitchell Nickerson
Mike Paulick
Roger Steele
Mark Stelk
Mayor:
Jeremy L. Jensen
City Administrator:
Marlan Ferguson
City Clerk:
RaNae Edwards
7:00 PM
Council Chambers - City Hall
100 East 1st Street
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City of Grand Island Tuesday, August 8, 2017
Call to Order
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Meetings Act in conducting business. A copy of the Open Meetings Act is displayed in the back of this room
as required by state law.
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Invocation - Pastor Paul Canady, True North Church, 1804 West State Street
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call
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City of Grand Island
Tuesday, August 8, 2017
Council Session
Item F-1
#9638 - Consideration of Correction to Ordinance No. 9631
Relative to Vacation of the North End of Voss Road; North of
Seedling Mile Road
Staff Contact: John Collins, P.E. - Public Works Director
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Council Agenda Memo
From:Keith Kurz PE, Assistant Public Works Director
Meeting:August 8, 2017
Subject:Correction to Ordinance No. 9631 Relative to Vacation
of the North End of Voss Road; North of Seedling Mile
Road
Presenter(s):John Collins PE, Public Works Director
Background
Bernhard Voss First Subdivision was platted in January 1955, with a public road
dedicated at the north end of Voss Road; running east and west 303.53 feet within such
subdivision. The property owner at 223 North Voss Road requested to vacate the
unnamed road at the north end of Voss Road, as shown on the attached sketch.
On May 9, 2017, via Ordinance No. 9631, City Council approved the vacation of the
northern end of Voss Road.
Discussion
An error was discovered upon filing of Ordinance No. 9631 with Hall County Register of
Deeds. Rather than the ordinance stating the vacated street would revert to the abutting
properties south of such, it stated that the vacated street would revert half to the property
to the north and half to the property to the south. As the vacated right-of-way was only
the south half of the typical 60’ right-of-way, the vacated right-of-way should all revert to
the south properties.
If adopted, the ordinance will clarify the road right-of-way being vacated is a part of the
south one-half of Voss Road as platted by Voss Subdivision and replatted in part by
Bernahrd Voss First Subdivision. The vacated Tract 1 would revert to the owners of Lot
16 and vacated Tract 2 would revert to the owners of Lot 1.
There are public utilities located within the subject area; therefore a drainage/utility
easement is being maintained to allow sufficient access to such.
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Alternatives
It appears that the Council has the following alternatives concerning the issue at hand.
The Council may:
1.Move to approve
2.Refer the issue to a Committee
3.Postpone the issue to future date
4.Take no action on the issue
Recommendation
City Administration recommends that the Council approve the correction to Ordinance
No. 9631 relative to vacation of the north end of Voss Road as requested, and retain a
drainage/utility easement for access to such.
Sample Motion
Move to approve the ordinance.
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Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
August 4, 2017 ¤ City Attorney
ORDINANCE NO. 9638
An ordinance to clarify and correct the action taken by adoption of Ordinance No.
9631 on May 9, 2017; to vacate existing right of way; to provide for reservation of a
drainage/utility easement; to provide for reversion of the vacated right-of-way to the abutting
owners; to provide for filing this ordinance in the office of the Register of Deeds of Hall County;
to repeal Ordinance No. 9631 and all ordinances in conflict herewith; and to provide for
publication and the effective date of this ordinance.
WHEREAS, on May 9, 2017, Ordinance No. 9631 was passed and adopted
vacating a part of the right-of-way of Voss Road and providing for the reversion of the same to
abutting owners of abutting lands; and
WHEREAS, said Ordinance failed to identify the area vacated as the south one-
half of the street platted as part of Voss Subdivision, Hall County, Nebraska, and recorded at
Book 81, Page 72 by the Hall County Register of Deeds; and
WHEREAS, it is in the best interests of the City and the owners of the abutting
lands that action taken by Ordinance No. 9631 be corrected by passage of this ordinance.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA:
SECTION 1. That the south one-half of the existing right-of-way of Voss Road,
originally platted and dedicated as a part of Voss Subdivision and replatted as a part of Bernhard
Voss First Subdivision, more particularly described as follows:
• THIS SPACE RESERVED FOR REGISTER OF DEEDS •
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ORDINANCE NO. 9638 (Cont.)
- 2 -
Tract 1 -
Beginning at the Northwest corner of Lot Sixteen (16) of Bernhard Voss First Subdivision of the
City of Grand Island, Hall County, Nebraska, said point also being on the southerly roadway
right-of-way line of Voss Road platted with Voss Subdivision and replatted in part with
Bernhard Voss First Subdivision and the actual point of beginning; thence northerly and co-
linear with the westerly line of said Lot Sixteen (16) of Bernhard Voss First Subdivision a
distance of thirty-three (33.0) feet; thence easterly and parallel with the northerly line of Lot
Sixteen (16) of Bernhard Voss First Subdivision a distance of one hundred-twelve (112.0) feet;
thence southerly and parallel with the westerly line of said Lot Sixteen (16) of Bernhard Voss
Frist Subdivision a distance of thirty-three (33.0) feet to a point on the northerly line of Lot
Sixteen (16) of Bernhard Voss First Subdivision; thence westerly on said northerly line of Lot
Sixteen (16) of Bernhard Voss First Subdivision a distance of one hundred-twelve (112.0) feet
to said point of beginning, said tract being a part of the south one-half of Voss Road. Vacated
area shown in attached Exhibit “A”,.
And
Tract 2 -
Beginning at the Northeast corner of Lot One (1) of Bernhard Voss First Subdivision of the City
of Grand Island, Hall County, Nebraska, said point also being on the southerly roadway right-
of-way line of Voss Road platted with Voss Subdivision and replatted in part with Bernhard
Voss First Subdivision and the actual point of beginning; thence northerly and co-linear with
the easterly line of said Lot One (1) of Bernhard Voss First Subdivision a distance of thirty-
three (33.0) feet; thence westerly and parallel with the northerly line of Lot One (1) of
Bernhard Voss First Subdivision a distance of one hundred-eleven and fifty-three hundredths
(111.53) feet; thence southerly and parallel with the easterly line of said Lot One (1) of
Bernhard Voss Frist Subdivision a distance of thirty-three (33.0) feet to a point on the northerly
line of Lot One (1) of Bernhard Voss First Subdivision; thence easterly on said northerly line of
Lot One (1) of Bernhard Voss First Subdivision a distance of one hundred-eleven and fifty-
three hundredths (111.53) feet to said point of beginning, said tract being a part of the south
one-half of Voss Road. Vacated area shown in attached Exhibit “A”,
be, and hereby is, vacated.
SECTION 2. The title to the property vacated by Section 1 of this
Ordinance, the same being a part of the south one-half of Voss Road as platted and
dedicated by the plat of Voss Subdivision, shall revert to the owner or owners of the real
estate abutting the same in proportion to the respective ownership of such real estate, to wit:
title to the above-described tract 1 shall revert to the owner or owners of Lot Sixteen (16),
Bernhard Voss First Subdivision; title to the above-described tract 2 shall revert to the
owner or owners of Lot One (1), Bernhard Voss First Subdivision.
SECTION 3. The City shall retain a drainage/utility easement through the
vacated portion to line up with the existing easement through this area, more particularly
described as follows:
Tract 1 -
Beginning at the Northwest corner of Lot Sixteen (16) of Bernhard Voss First Subdivision of the
City of Grand Island, Hall County, Nebraska, said point also being on the southerly roadway
right-of-way line of Road platted with Bernhard Voss First Subdivision and the actual point of
beginning; thence northerly and co-linear with the westerly line of said Lot Sixteen (16) of
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ORDINANCE NO. 9638 (Cont.)
- 3 -
Bernhard Voss First Subdivision a distance of thirty-three (33.0) feet; thence easterly and
parallel with the northerly line of Lot Sixteen (16) of Bernhard Voss First Subdivision a
distance of one hundred-twelve (112.0) feet; thence southerly and parallel with the westerly
line of said Lot Sixteen (16) of Bernhard Voss Frist Subdivision a distance of thirty-three (33.0)
feet to a point on the northerly line of Lot Sixteen (16) of Bernhard Voss First Subdivision;
thence westerly on said northerly line of Lot Sixteen (16) of Bernhard Voss First Subdivision a
distance of one hundred-twelve (112.0) feet to said point of beginning.
And
Tract 2 -
Beginning at the Northeast corner of Lot One (1) of Bernhard Voss First Subdivision of the City
of Grand Island, Hall County, Nebraska, said point also being on the southerly roadway right-
of-way line of Road platted with Bernhard Voss First Subdivision and the actual point of
beginning; thence northerly and co-linear with the easterly line of said Lot One (1) of Bernhard
Voss First Subdivision a distance of thirty-three (33.0) feet; thence westerly and parallel with
the northerly line of Lot One (1) of Bernhard Voss First Subdivision a distance of one hundred-
eleven and fifty-three hundredths (111.53) feet; thence southerly and parallel with the easterly
line of said Lot One (1) of Bernhard Voss Frist Subdivision a distance of thirty-three (33.0) feet
to a point on the northerly line of Lot One (1) of Bernhard Voss First Subdivision; thence
easterly on said northerly line of Lot One (1) of Bernhard Voss First Subdivision a distance of
one hundred-eleven and fifty-three hundredths (111.53) feet to said point of beginning. Shown
in attached Exhibit “A”.
SECTION 4. This ordinance is directed to be filed in the office of the
Register of Deeds of Hall County, Nebraska.
SECTION 5. Ordinance No. 9631 and all ordinances or parts of ordinances
in conflict herewith be, and hereby are, repealed.
SECTION 6. This ordinance shall be in force and take effect from and after
its passage and publication, without the plate, within fifteen days in one issue of the Grand
Island Independent as provided by law.
Enacted: August 8, 2017.
____________________________________
Jeremy L. Jensen, Mayor
Attest:
________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
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City of Grand Island
Tuesday, August 8, 2017
Council Session
Item F-2
#9639 - Consideration of Vacation of Utility Easement - 2220 N.
Webb Road - Part of Lot Six (6) Grand Island Mall Eighteenth
Subdivision
Staff Contact: Tim Luchsinger, Stacy Nonhof
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Council Agenda Memo
From:Timothy Luchsinger, Utilities Director
Stacy Nonhof, Assistant City Attorney
Meeting:August 8, 2017
Subject:Ordinance #9639 - 2220 North Webb Road - Vacation of
Utility Easement – Part of Lot Six (6), Grand Island Mall
Eighteenth Subdivision
Presenter(s):Timothy Luchsinger, Utilities Director
Background
There is an existing twenty (20.0) foot wide easement for utility usage across part of Lot
Six (6) Grand Island Mall Eighteenth Subdivision, in the City of Grand Island, Hall
County, Nebraska. This easement now needs to be vacated for construction of a new
building at this location.
Discussion
An electrical easement was dedicated by the owner during the redevelopment of the
Grand Island Mall area in 2014. Subsequent to that action and prior to the development
of the area, the property was re-subdivided in 2015 as Grand Island Mall Eighteenth
Subdivision. The re-subdividing made changes to lot sizes and configuration and
additional easements were provided.
The revisions resulted in overlapping easements across the southerly side of Lot Six (6).
Ordinance 9639 will clean-up the area by vacating an unused electrical easement while
retaining the southerly 20’ wide electrical easement.
Alternatives
It appears that the Council has the following alternatives concerning the issue at hand.
The Council may:
1.Move to approve
2.Refer the issue to a Committee
3.Postpone the issue to future date
4.Take no action on the issue
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Recommendation
City Administration recommends that the Council approve Ordinance #9639, and that the
above described easement be vacated.
Sample Motion
Move to approve Ordinance #9639 and vacate the utility easement and right-of-way in
part Lot Six (6), Grand Island Mall Eighteenth Subdivision, in the City of Grand Island,
Hall County, Nebraska.
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Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
August 4, 2017 ¤ City Attorney
Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
August 4, 2017 ¤ City Attorney
ORDINANCE NO. 9639
An ordinance to vacate a twenty (20.0) foot utility easement in part of Lot Six (6), Grand
Island Mall Eighteenth Subdivision, Grand Island, Hall County, Nebraska, and to provide for
filing this ordinance in the office of the Register of Deeds of Hall County, Nebraska; and to
provide for the publication and the effective date of this ordinance.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAND
ISLAND, NEBRASKA:
SECTION 1. That the portion of the easement and right-of-way described as an electrical
easement dedicated on the plat of Grand Island Mall Seventeen Subdivision, as shown across
part of Lot Two (2) and Lot Three (3) thereof, now lying entirely within the boundaries of Lot
Six (6), Grand Island Mall Eighteen Subdivision, in the City of Grand Island, Hall County,
Nebraska is hereby vacated;
and the easement dedicated on the plat of Grand Island Mall Eighteenth Subdivision in
the City of Grand Island, Hall County, Nebraska across the south twenty (20.0) feet of Lot Six
(6) thereof shall be retained as an electrical easement.
Such easement to be vacated and retained as shown on Exhibit “A” attached hereto, dated
July 25, 2017 and incorporated herein by reference.
SECTION 2. The title to the property vacated by Section 1 of this Ordinance shall revert
to the abutting properties.
THIS SPACE RESERVED FOR REGISTER OF DEEDS
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ORDINANCE NO. 9639 (Cont.)
SECTION 3. This Ordinance is directed to be filed in the office of the Register of Deeds
of Hall County, Nebraska.
SECTION 4. This ordinance shall be in force and take effect from and after its passage
and approval, and publication, without plat, within fifteen days, in one issue of the Grand Island
Independent as by law provided.
Enacted:August 8, 2017.
____________________________________
Jeremy L. Jensen, Mayor
Attest:
___________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
August 2, 2017 ¤ City Attorney
Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
August 2, 2017 ¤ City Attorney
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Item F-3
#9640 - Consideration of Creation of Water Main District 470T -
Highway 2 from North Road, east approximately 1/2 mile
Staff Contact: Tim Luchsinger, Utilities Director
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Council Agenda Memo
From:Tim Luchsinger, Utilities Director
Meeting:August 8, 2017
Subject: Ordinance #9640 - Creation of Water Main District 470T
Highway 2 from North Road East Approximately ½ Mile
Presenter(s):Tim Luchsinger, Utilities Director
Background
The proposed Water Main District 470T is an integral part of the Utilities Department’s
Master Plan. The work was identified as a needed connection along the northerly side of
the system. The project will extend a new City water main along the southerly side of
Nebraska Highway 2 from the existing water line in North Road, easterly approximately
½ mile. It will provide redundancy and increased pressures and flow for the area and
allows for future developments.
Discussion
Water Main District 470T will be constructed as a connection fee district. This is the
City’s standard method for installing connections in undeveloped areas. This method
allows the City to be reimbursed for the related project costs when an adjacent property
receives municipal service. The associated fees are not collected until the user connects to
(taps) the main.
Alternatives
It appears that the Council has the following alternatives concerning the issue at hand.
The Council may:
1.Move to approve
2.Refer the issue to a Committee
3.Postpone the issue to future date
4.Take no action on the issue
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Recommendation
City Administration recommends that the Council approve Ordinance #9640 creating
Water Main District 470T – Highway 2 from North Road east, approximately ½ mile.
Sample Motion
Move to approve Ordinance #9640 for the creation of Water Main District 470T –
Highway 2 from North Road east, approximately ½ mile.
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WATER MAIN DISTRICT 470TOwnerships: 7/26/2017Highway 2 and North RoadDistrict Created: 8/8/2017Ordinance 9640FRONT CONNECTIONPARCEL NO. DESCRIPTION DOCUMENT NO. FOOTAGE FEE S400149494 Part of the SW1/4, NW1/4, Sec.1, T11N, R10W 201701200Owner:GC Mini Storage, LLC 1,035.30See descrption for Tract 1Address:PO Box 191City, State:Ord, NEZipcode:68862400149496 Part of the SW1/4, NW1/4, Sec.1, T11N, R10W 201700592Owner:3801 Nebr Hwy 2 LLC 730.40See descrption for Tract 2Address:2019 Bass RoadCity, State:Grand Island, NEZipcode:68801400149508 Part of Lot 2, R.A. Toner Properties Subdivision 200610144Owner:SJT Properties, LLC 295.45See descrption for Tract 3Address:3721 W Hwy 2City, State:Grand Island, NEZipcode:68803400149516 Part of Lot 1, R.A. Toner Properties Subdivision 200610100Owner:SJT Properties, LLC 164.10See descrption for Tract 4Address:3721 W Hwy 2City, State:Grand Island, NEZipcode:68803Grand IslandCouncil Session - 8/8/2017Page 20 / 225
Water Main District 470T Ordinance No. 9640
Tract 1. Parcel 400149494
Commencing at the SW corner of the NW/4, Section 1, Township 11 North, Range 10
West of the 6th PM, Grand Island, Hall County, Nebraska; Thence northerly along the
westerly line of said NW/4, a distance of 1,103.17’ to a point on the southerly R-O-W
line of Nebraska Highway 2; Thence S73°21’52”E along said R-O-W line to the easterly
R-O-W line of North Road, being the Actual Point Of Beginning; Thence continuing
S73°21’52”E along said R-O-W line, a distance of 1,035.3’ to the easterly line of the
tract of land described In Document # 201701200 recorded in the Register Of Deeds
Office, Hall County, Nebraska; Thence southerly along said easterly line to a point
300.0’ distant and parallel with the northerly R-O-W line of the Nebraska Highway 2;
Thence northwesterly 300.0’ distant and parallel with the northerly R-O-W line of the
said Nebraska Highway 2, to the easterly R-O-W line of said North Road; Thence
northerly along the easterly R-O-W line of said North Road to the said Point Of
Beginning.
Tract 2. Parcel 400149496
Beginning at the NW corner of Lot 2 L.J.& R.A. Toner Properties Subdivision, Grand
Island, Hall County, Nebraska, being a point on the southerly R-O-W line of Nebraska
Highway 2; Thence southerly along the westerly line of said Lot 2, to a point 300.0’
distant and parallel with the northerly R-O-W line of the Nebraska Highway 2; Thence
northwesterly 300.0’ distant and parallel with the northerly R-O-W line of the said
Nebraska Highway 2, to the westerly line of the tract of land described In Document #
201700592 recorded in the Register Of Deeds Office, Hall County, Nebraska; Thence
northerly along said westerly line to a point on the southerly R-O-W line of said
Nebraska Highway 2; Thence S73°21’13E along said R-O-W line, a distance of 152.54’;
Thence S75°32’42”E along said R-O-W line, a distance of 577.86’ to the said Point Of
Beginning.
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Water Main District 470T
Tract 3. Parcel 400149508
Beginning at the NW corner of Lot 2 L.J.& R.A. Toner Properties Subdivision, Grand
Island, Hall County, Nebraska, being a point on the southerly R-O-W line of Nebraska
Highway 2; Thence southerly along the westerly line of said Lot 2, to a point 300.0’
distant and parallel with the northerly R-O-W line of the Nebraska Highway 2; Thence
southeasterly 300.0’ distant and parallel with the northerly R-O-W line of the said
Nebraska Highway 2, to the easterly line of said Lot 2; Thence northerly along the
easterly line of said Lot 2 to a point on the southerly R-O-W line of said Nebraska
Highway 2; Thence northwesterly along said R-O-W line, a distance of 295.45’ to the
said Point Of Beginning.
Tract 4. Parcel 400149516
Beginning at the NW corner of Lot 1 L.J.& R.A. Toner Properties Subdivision, Grand
Island, Hall County, Nebraska, being a point on the southerly R-O-W line of Nebraska
Highway 2; Thence southerly along the westerly line of said Lot 1, to a point 300.0’
distant and parallel with the northerly R-O-W line of the Nebraska Highway 2; Thence
southeasterly 300.0’ distant and parallel with the northerly R-O-W line of the said
Nebraska Highway 2, to a point 470.0’ westerly and parallel with the easterly line of the
NW/4, Section 1, Township 11 North, Range 10 West of the 6th PM, Grand Island, Hall
County, Nebraska; Thence northerly and parallel with the easterly line of said NW/4 to a
point on the southerly R-O-W line of said Nebraska Highway 2; Thence northwesterly
along said R-O-W line, a distance of 164.1’ to the said Point Of Beginning
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Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
August 4, 2017 ¤ City Attorney
ORDINANCE NO. 9640
An ordinance creating Water Main District 470T in Hall County, Nebraska; defining the
boundaries of the district; providing for the laying of water mains in said district; approving
plans and specifications and securing bids; providing for the connection fee for connecting to
such water main; providing for certification to the Register of Deeds; and providing the
effective date hereof.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA:
SECTION 1. Water Main District 470T in Hall County, Nebraska, is hereby created for
the laying of a twelve (12.0) inch diameter water main with its appurtenances along the southerly
side of Nebraska Highway 2 from North Road, east for approximately ½ mile.
SECTION 2. The boundaries of such water main district shall be more particularly
described as follows:
This Space Reserved for Register of Deeds
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ORDINANCE NO. 9640 (Cont.)
2
Commencing at the Southwest corner of the Northwest Quarter (NW1/4), Section
One (1), Township Eleven (11) North, Range Ten (10) West of the 6th PM, in the
City of Grand Island, Hall County, Nebraska; thence northerly, along the westerly
line of said Northwest Quarter (NW1/4), a distance of nine hundred forty two and
thirty three hundredths (942.33) feet to the ACTUAL Point of Beginning; thence
continuing northerly along the westerly line of said Northwest Quarter (NW1/4), a
distance of three hundred twelve and ninety six hundredths (312.96) feet to a
point on the northerly right-of-way line of Nebraska Highway 2; thence
southeasterly along the northerly right-of-way line of said Nebraska Highway 2, a
distance of two thousand two hundred fifty seven and nine tenths (2,257.9) feet;
thence southerly on a line four hundred seventy (470.0) feet westerly and parallel
with the easterly line of the said Northwest Quarter (NW1/4), a distance of three
hundred twelve and eight tenths (312.8) feet; thence northwesterly and parallel
with the northerly right-of-way line of said Nebraska Highway 2, a distance of
two thousand two hundred fifty seven and four tenths (2,257.4) feet to the said
Point of Beginning.
SECTION 3. Said improvement shall be made in accordance with plans and
specifications approved by the Engineer for the City, who shall estimate the cost thereof. Bids
for the construction of said water main shall be taken and contracts entered into in the manner
provided by law.
SECTION 4. The cost of construction of such water main connection district shall be
reported to the City Council, and the Council, sitting as a Board of Equalization, shall determine
benefits to abutting property by reason of such improvement pursuant to Section 16-6,103,
R.R.S. 1943. The special benefits shall not be levied as special assessments but shall be certified
by resolution of the City Council to the Hall County Register of Deeds. A connection fee in the
amount of the special benefit accruing to each property in the district shall be paid to the City of
Grand Island at such time as such property becomes connected to the water main in such district.
No property thus benefited by water main improvements shall be connected to the water main
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ORDINANCE NO. 9640 (Cont.)
3
until the connection fee is paid.
SECTION 5. This ordinance shall be in force and take effect from and after its passage,
approval, and publication, without the plat, as provided by law.
SECTION 6. This ordinance, with the plat, is hereby directed to be filed in the office of
the Register of Deeds of Hall County, Nebraska.
SECTION 7. After passage, approval and publication of this ordinance, notice of
the creation of said district shall be published in the Grand Island Independent, a legal newspaper
and of general circulation in said city without the plat, as provided by law.
Enacted: August 8, 2017.
________________________________
Jeremy Jensen, Mayor
Attest:
_________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
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Council Session
Item F-4
#9641 - Consideration of Amendments to Chapter 30 of the Grand
Island City Code Relative to Sewers and Sewage Disposal
Staff Contact: John Collins, P.E. - Public Works Director
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Council Agenda Memo
From:Marvin Strong PE, Wastewater Plant Engineer
Meeting:August 8, 2017
Subject:Consideration of Amendments to Chapter 30 of the
Grand Island City Code Relative to Sewers and Sewage
Disposal
Presenter(s):John Collins PE, Public Works Director
Background
Proposed revisions to Chapter 30 of the City Code have been drafted for City Council
consideration. The applicable section of the existing city code with markups is shown in
this memo. A clean version of the proposed city code is attached as an ordinance.
Discussion
Since the last revision of Chapter 30; via Ordinance No. 9524 dated February 24, 2015,
several changes have taken place to necessitate further updates. The following items are
addressed in the attachment and will allow for current and concise information within
City Code Chapter 30.
Establish consistent standard for renewing expiring pretreatment permits
Reflect new chloride and conductivity limits in the City’s NPDES (National
Pollution Discharge Elimination System) permit effective on or before January 1,
2021
Match the Uniform Plumbing code requiring municipal sanitary sewer
connections for structures a distance of 200 feet or less from mainline sanitary
sewer
Clean up technical terminology
Alternatives
It appears that the Council has the following alternatives concerning the issue at hand.
The Council may:
1.Move to approve
2.Refer the issue to a Committee
3.Postpone the issue to future date
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4.Take no action on the issue
Recommendation
City Administration recommends that the Council approve the changes to Chapter 30 of
the City Code
Sample Motion
Move to approve the ordinance revising a code section in Chapter 30 of the Grand Island
City Code.
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CHAPTER 30
SEWERS AND SEWAGE DISPOSAL
Article I. Generally
§30-1. Definitions The definitions of certain words and phrases used in this chapter shall be as follows:
Act shall mean the Clean Water Act of 1977 (PL 95-217), and any amendments thereto, as well as any guidelines, limitations, and standards promulgated by EPA, pursuant to the Act.
Ammonia shall mean the chemical combination of hydrogen and nitrogen occurring in nature expressed as NH3, NH2, or any of its derivatives as contained in the wastewater flow.
BOD (biochemical oxygen demand) shall mean the quantity of oxygen utilized in the biochemical oxidation of organic matter under standard laboratory procedure in five days at 20 degrees CelsiusCentigrade, expressed in milligrams
per liter by weight. BOD shall be determined by standard methods as hereinafter defined. Biodegradable Oils and Grease shall mean fats, oils, and greases of animal or vegetable origin contained in the
wastewater flow. Building Sewer shall mean that part of the lowest horizontal piping of a drainage system which receives the
discharge from soil, waste and other drainage pipes inside the walls of a building and conveys it to the lateral sewer. The building sewer shall extend two feet outside the building wall.
Chloride shall mean the anion CL– (Negative Charge at top of CL) City shall mean the City of Grand Island, Nebraska.
Compatible Wastes shall mean wastes containing pollutants for which the water pollution control plant was basically designed to treat and which are identified in the NPDES permit that is applicable to this treatment plant.
Composite shall mean the makeup of a number of individual samples, so taken as to represent the nature of wastewater or industrial wastes.
Constituents shall mean the combination of particles, chemicals, or conditions which exist in industrial wastes. Conductivity shall mean the measure of the ability of an aqueous solution to carry an electric charge
Cooling Water shall mean the cleaned wastewaters discharged from any system of heat transfer such as condensation, air conditioning, cooling, or refrigeration.
Department shall mean the City's Department of Public Works. Director shall mean the Director of the Department of Public Works or his or her authorized representative.
EPA shall mean the United States Environmental Protection Agency. Hydrogen Sulfide shall mean the chemical combination of hydrogen and sulfide occurring in nature expressed as
H2S, HS¯, or S2 as contained in the wastewater flow. ICR shall mean industrial cost recovery.
Industrial Plant shall mean any facility which discharges industrial wastes as defined in this ordinance. Industrial User shall mean:
(A) any nongovernmental, nonresidential user of the City's treatment works which discharges more than the equivalent of 25,000 gallons per day of sanitary waste, or a volume of process waste, or combined process and sanitary waste,
equivalent to 25,000 gallons per day of sanitary waste and which is identified in the Standard Industrial Classification Manual under Divisions A, B, D, E, and I; or
(B) any nongovernmental user of the City's treatment works which discharges wastewater to the treatment works which contains toxic pollutants or poisonous solids, liquids, or gases in sufficient quantity either singly or by interaction with
other wastes, to injure or interfere with any sewage treatment process, constitute a hazard to humans or animals, create a public nuisance, or create any hazard in or have an adverse effect on the waters receiving any discharge from the
treatment works. Industrial Wastes shall mean the liquid wastes resulting from the processes employed in industrial,
manufacturing, trade or business establishments, as distinct from domestic wastes. Lateral Sewer shall mean the sanitary sewer that extends from the building sewer to the public sanitary sewer
system. Major Contributing Industry shall mean an industrial user that:
(A) has a flow of 50,000 gallons or more per average work day; or (B) has a waste strength greater than 5 percent of the plant design capacity; or
(C) has in its waste a toxic pollutant in toxic amounts; or (D) is found to have significant impact, either singly or in combination with other contributing industries, on the
water pollution control plant, or upon the quality of the plant effluent. mg/1L shall mean milligrams per liter.
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Natural Outlet shall mean any natural outlet extending to a water course, pond, or other body of surface or
groundwater. Normal Strength Wastewater shall mean wastewater with pollutant strength values not exceeding the
following: AmmoniaTKN......................................................................................................... 30mg/1L
Biochemical Oxygen Demand...................................................................... 250300 mg/1L Hydrogen Sulfide............................................................................................... 0mg/1L
Suspended Solids.......................................................................................... 250300 mg/1L Biodegradable Oils and Grease.................................................................... 100 mg/1L
Chloride…………………………………………………………………… 230 mg/L Nitrate…………………………………………………………………….. 25 mg/L
Where the nature of the wastewater does not permit BOD determination, COD shall be substituted according to the relation BOD = (K) (COD), where "K" is a constant to be determined by the Department. NPDES Permit shall mean the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Permit as established by the Act. All municipalities, industries, and commercial enterprises that discharge to surface watercourses are required to have
NPDES permits approved by EPA and in Nebraska by the Department of Environmental Quality. Owner shall have the same meaning as Person defined in this section.
Planning Area shall mean the Grand Island planning area as adopted by the Regional Planning Commission. Person or Owner shall mean any individual, firm, company, association, developer, corporation, or group.
pHPh shall mean the logarithm of the reciprocal of the concentration of hydrogen ions in grams per liter of solution.
Pollution shall mean the placing of any noxious or deleterious substance in any waters of the City in quantities which are or may be potentially harmful or injurious to human health or welfare, animal or aquatic life, or property, or
unreasonably interfere with the enjoyment of life or property, including outdoor recreation. Pretreatment shall mean the application of physical, chemical and biological processes to reduce the amount of
pollutants in or alter the nature of the pollutant properties in a wastewater prior to discharge into a sanitary sewer. Public Sewer shall mean the sanitary and/or storm sewers owned by the people of Grand Island and controlled
and maintained by the Department of Public Works. Residential Strength Wastewater shall mean wastewater with pollutant strength values which average 250300
mg/L1 of BOD and 250300 mg/1 L of SS. Sanitary Sewer shall mean a sewer which carries sanitary wastewater and industrial wastes and to which storm,
surface, and groundwaters are not intentionally admitted. Sanitary Sewerage System shall mean all facilities for collecting, pumping, and transporting wastewater to the
water pollution control plant. Sanitary Wastes or Wastewater shall mean the water carried wastes discharged from building sewers by reason of
human occupancy. Shall is mandatory; May is permissive.
Standard Methods shall mean those procedures or methods established by the latest edition of the "Standard Methods for the Examination of Water and Wastewater," as prepared, approved, and published jointly by the American
Public Health Association and the American Water Works Association. Storm Sewer or Storm Drain shall mean a sewer which carries storm waters, surface runoff, street wash waters
and drainage, but which excludes sanitary wastewater and industrial wastes, other than unpolluted cooling water. Suspended Solids (SS) shall mean solids that either float on the surface of, or are in suspension in, water, wastewater, or other liquids, and which are removable by laboratory filtering, expressed in milligrams per liter (mg/lL).
Total Kjeldahl Nitrogen (TKN) shall mean the sum of organic nitrogen, ammonia (NH3), and ammonium (NH4+)
Total Sulfides shall mean the chemical combination of dissolved hydrogen sulfide gas (H2S); dissolved ionic sulfide in the form of HS- and S-2 and acid-soluble metallic sulfide present in suspended matter
Toxic shall mean constituents of wastes which adversely affect the organisms involved in wastewater treatment. Unpolluted Water or Drainage shall mean water to which no pollutants have been added, either intentionally or accidentally.
Water Pollution Control PlantWastewater Treatment Facility shall mean the wastewater treatment facility owned
and operated by the City for the benefit of all persons located within the City's planning area. Watercourse shall mean a channel in which a flow of water occurs, either continuously or intermittently.
Wastewater shall mean the liquid and water carried domestic or industrial wastes from dwellings, commercial buildings, industrial facilities, and institutions, together with any groundwater, surface water, and storm water that may be present, whether treated or untreated, which is discharged into or permitted to enter the City's treatment works.
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Wastewater Treatment Works shall mean the sanitary sewers, pumping, and other equipment and their
appurtenances, and other facilities which are an integral part of the wastewater collection and treatment processes and treatment residue disposal system.
§30-2. Supervision of Sewers and Drains
The director shall control and supervise the construction, repair, and maintenance of all sewers and drainage systems in the planning area, whether the sewers are publicly or privately owned.
§30-3. Wastewater Treatment Facility Water Pollution Control Plant
The City may continue operating the existing water pollution control plant and may enlarge or expand the plant from time to time. The City may also construct other similar plants and employ other methods of treating wastewater
sufficiently to comply with all applicable federal and state regulations. §30-4. Authority to Enter Private Property The director and other duly authorized employees of the Department bearing proper credentials and identification
shall be permitted to enter all private properties to which a proper easement is on record for the purpose of surveying, inspection, maintenance, operation, repair, and reconstruction of any portion of the sanitary and storm sewer systems under
the management of the Department subject to the terms of the easement. §30-5. Violation Notices The Department shall have authority to serve persons discharging in violation of this ordinance with written
notice stating the nature of the violation and providing a reasonable time limit for satisfactory compliance. No person may continue discharging in violation of this ordinance beyond the time limit provided in the notice.
§30-6. Damage to Wastewater Treatment Works
No person shall maliciously, willfully, or negligently break damage, destroy, uncover, deface, or tamper with, any structure, appurtenance, or equipment which is a part of the wastewater treatment works. Any person violating this
provision shall be punished according to law.
Article II. Sewer and Drainage Districts §30-7. Establishment The City may by ordinance divide the area within the planning area into suitable districts for the purpose of
establishing sewer and drainage systems. §30-8. Levy of Special Taxes or Assessments The City may by ordinance levy special taxes or assessments for the purpose of constructing or extending public
sewers. The City may provide for the payment of the construction costs by annual installments for the number of years stated in the ordinances. The taxes or assessments levied upon the real estate located within the sewer district in which the
sewers are to be constructed shall be to the extent such property is benefitted. §30-9. Sewer District Bonds The City may by ordinance issue bonds designated as "District Sewer Bonds of District No. . . ". The City may
establish the bond repayment period and interest rates and levy an assessment against the property owners within the district to provide funds for the annual repayment of the bonds and interest. In the event the levy assessment shall be
insufficient to pay the bond and interest payments for any cause, the City shall make a relevy to pay such deficiency.
Article III. Construction of Public, Private Sewer Mains by Other Persons
§30-xx. Any new buildings located within 200 feet of a public sanitary sewer main shall be required to connect to it. §30-xx. Any existing buildings Commercial located within 200 feet of a public sanitary sewer main shall be required to connect to it upon failure of the private septic disposal system serving the building. An interceptor does not qualify as a sanitary sewer main. An interceptor is defined as a primary transport line usually larger than 15”. §30-10. Sewers to Meet Department Standards
The design and construction of all sanitary sewers connected, either directly or indirectly, to the existing sanitary sewer system shall meet all standards and specifications established by the Department.
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Private sewer mains shall comply with adopted model plumbing codes and be constructed by licensed plumbing
contractors. §30-11. Plans Signed by Engineer All sewer construction plans shall bear the signature and seal of the registered professional engineer who has
prepared them. §30-12. Cost to Review Plans The Department may charge to review plans submitted by persons proposing to construct sewers in the planning
area. The charge shall be at a rate per hour established and published from time to time by the Department. §30-13. Plans Submitted to State Plans requiring the approval of the State Department of Environmental Quality will be submitted to them by the
Director following his or her approval of the plans. §30-14. Construction Permit The property owner, owner's agent or contractor, shall obtain a construction permit from the director after the
engineering reports, plans, and specifications have been approved by the director, and before any sewer construction work has started.
§30-15. Workmanship and Materials
All workmanship and materials shall comply fully with the requirements of the approved plans and specifications. If at any time within one year after the date of the final inspection any defect should appear, which in the opinion of the
director is due to inferior materials or workmanship, the contractor shall do whatever is necessary to remedy the defects at no cost to the City. The Department will notify the contractor in writing of the defects and repairs to be made. If the
contractor fails to begin repairs within ten days, the Department may cause the defects to be remedied and charge the cost and expense involved to the contractor or contractor's surety. The contractor's surety shall not be relieved until the defects
or repairs are corrected and approved and a written release is furnished the surety by the Department. §30-16. Sewer Inspection and Approval The director shall investigate and approve or reject the laying of all sewers and drains. The director shall have the
right to enter property containing sewers or drains at all reasonable hours for inspection and investigation purposes. §30-17. Certificate of Inspection No architect, owner, agent, or contractor shall accept any sewer laying or drain laying of any description prior to
the issuance of a certificate of inspection and approval by the director. §30-18. Conforming Plans Before sewers which are constructed by others and connected to the City's sanitary sewerage system will be
accepted, plans that conform to construction records must be presented to the Department. Data shown on the plans shall be as specified by the Department.
Article IV. Lateral Sewers
§30-19. Owner Responsibilities
All costs and expense associated with the installation and connection of lateral sewers shall be borne by the owner. The owner shall indemnify the City from any loss or damage that may directly or indirectly result from installing
lateral sewers. Lateral sewers shall be connected, as required by Chapter 30, Article III; to a public sewer system where available or a private sewer system in accordance with adopted model plumbing code and State of Nebraska regulations. §30-20. Lateral Sewer to Serve Each Building One sewer tap shall be provided for every tract or parcel of land, except, upon written request to the director or
the administrative authority for an exception. §30-21. Prohibited Connections No person shall connect interior or exterior roof downspouts, interior or exterior foundation drains, areaway
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drains, or other sources of surface runoff or ground water to a lateral sewer or a building drain which in turn is connected
directly or indirectly to a public sanitary sewer. The Public Works Director may inspect or cause to be inspected any residential, commercial and/or industrial
facility for prohibited connections at any reasonable time. Any cross-connection between a potable water supply and a sanitary sewer shall be prohibited.
§30-22. Connection Regulations
The connection of any lateral sewer into the public sanitary sewer system shall conform to the requirements of the building and plumbing codes or other applicable rules and regulations of the City. All such connections shall be made gas
tight and water tight. Any deviation from the prescribed procedures and materials must be approved by the director before installation.
§30-23. Construction Regulations
The kind and size of materials, slope and alignment of a lateral sewer, and the methods used in excavating, placing of the pipe, jointing, testing, and backfilling the trench, shall all conform to the requirements of the building and
plumbing codes or other applicable rules and regulations of the City.
§30-24. Reserved §30-25. On-Site Requirements All excavations for lateral sewer installation shall be adequately guarded with barricades and lights to protect the
public from hazard. Streets, sidewalks, parkways, and other public property disturbed in the course of the work, shall be restored in a manner satisfactory to the director.
Article V. Connecting to Existing Public Sewers
§30-26. Connections by Licensed Plumbers
No person shall make any opening in, addition to, alterations of, connections with, or tap any public sewer or associated appurtenances unless they are a licensed plumber and have complied with all the conditions and requirements of
the City, including the filing with the city clerk of a surety bond, approved by the director, in the sum of one thousand five hundred dollars.
§30-27. Permit Required
Before connecting with, tapping, modifying, altering or repairing any public sewer in the City a plumber shall first obtain a written permit from the director. The permit shall be posted upon the premises at all times during the progress
of the work. §30-28. Applications for Permits Applications for permits to connect, tap, construct, modify or make attachments to public sewers shall be made to
the director upon forms provided by the City. Such applications shall be accompanied by a fee in accordance with the City of Grand Island Fee Schedule to cover the cost of inspection, recording, and other expenses. The application shall show the
exact location of the proposed work, and when requested by the director, the plumber shall provide plans or specifications of the proposed work. When required, an application shall be on file with the director twenty-four hours before the issuance
of a permit. If work is commenced prior to application for the permit, an investigation fee in addition to the permit fee in the same amount as the permit fee shall be assessed. Each permit shall expire six (6) months from date of issuance.
§30-29. Connections When Property Not Assessed
No person shall connect with or tap any sanitary or storm sewer in the City when the property to be served has not been assessed for lateral services. In this event, no plumber or other person shall make any connection with or tap any
sewer, nor shall the director grant a connection permit until the owner of the property to be served or the person desiring such connection first makes formal application to the director for permission to tap or connect with the public sewers, and
complies with the conditions and requirements of the City which may include the payment of an equitable amount for lateral service. The director reserves the right to refuse to grant a permit to any person who shall desire to connect with the
public sewers, where the property to be served has not been assessed for lateral service, or, if assessed, has not made such payment for any reason whatever.
§30-30. Excavations In Streets
Excavations in streets and alleys for the purpose of constructing, repairing, altering or tapping sewers shall be
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made in a manner that will impede travel as little as possible. The director may determine and limit the time such
excavations remain open and when unnecessarily delayed, may direct that the number of workmen be increased. Warning lights shall be maintained at all unfinished work, from dark to daylight. All work is to be done in accordance with OSHA
rules and regulations. After the work has been completed, the streets or alleys shall be repaired to the satisfaction of the director. Within one year of the excavation, the director may require the excavation to be refilled if settling has occurred.
§30-31. Sewer Trenches
Sewer trenches shall be braced in accordance with industry standards and OSHA rules and regulationsmore than six feet deep and all other trenches, when required by the director, shall be properly braced.
§30-32. Exposure of Sewer Pipe to Frost
No person shall dig up or uncover any public sewer so as to expose it to frost, except under the direction of the director.
§30-33. Materials and Construction Procedures
All connections with the public sewers must be made with the kind and size of materials approved by the director. When a connection is made to a public sewer a saddle shall be used and the connection shall be made under the supervision
of the director. A maximum of only one connection may be made on each length of public sewer pipe. Additional connections
may be made only after written authorization is granted by the director. Said authorization shall be noted on the permit required pursuant to §30-27. §30-34. Disconnection of Drains The director shall have the right to disconnect any drain from the public sewers which is found to be used
contrary to the provisions of this Article. §30-35. Revocation of Plumber's License The city council may at any time revoke the license of any plumber found guilty of violating this Article or
refusing to cooperate with the director in performing his or her duties. §30-36. Violations of this Article Any owner, architect, agent, plumber, contractor, or other persons failing, neglecting, omitting, resisting, or
refusing to comply with any of the rules or regulations of this Article shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor.
Article VI. Private Wastewater and Septic Tank Waste Disposal §30-37. Outside Water Closets The construction of outside water closets, known as the "frost-proof" type, shall be prohibited.
§30-38. Privies Prohibited in Dwellings
It shall be unlawful for any person to permit any privy or privy pit to be connected with, or to remain connected with, or contained in any dwelling, house, or building within the CityPrivies are prohibited within City limits.
§30-39. Community and Private Disposal Systems
Community Disposal Systems The owner of a private wastewater treatment system (lagoon, mechanical, etc.) within City limits, providing
service to multiple buildings and operating under an NPDES (National Pollution Discharge Elimination System) Permit issued by the NDEQ (Nebraska Department of Environmental Quality) shall connect to a public sanitary sewer within 12
months after it becomes available. Availability is defined when the building is located within 200 feet of a public sanitary sewer main.
Private Disposal Systems
Where a public sanitary sewer is not available to a building, the lateral sewer shall be connected to an individual private wastewater disposal system complying with appropriate rules and regulations in this ordinance and the State of
Nebraska. The definition of available shall be found in the adopted model plumbing code.. The owner shall, at owner's own expense, operate and maintain such private wastewater disposal facility to the
satisfaction of the director.
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§30-40. Unlawful Connection to Public Sewers
It shall be unlawful for any private residential wastewater disposal facility to be connected to any public sewer. §30-41. Disposal of Septic Tank Waste No person shall discharge septic tank waste into any watercourse or storm sewer. This type of waste may be
discharged into the City’s wastewater treatment works only at hose locations and in a manner designated by the director. §30-42. Permits for Discharge of Septic Wastes Permits for discharge of septic tank waste shall be required. The permits may be obtained by filling out an
application form furnished by the director. A separate permit shall be obtained for each tank vehicle upon payment of an annual fee in an amount as established by the director from time to time. These permits shall be displayed at all times on the
vehicles for which the permit was purchased. Permits must be renewed annually on or before the first regular business day of each year. The capacity in gallons of each tank vehicle shall be clearly marked on the side of the tank.
§30-43. Discharge Fee
Any person discharging septic tank waste into the wastewater treatment works shall pay the Department at a rate per one hundred gallons of tank capacity (or fraction thereof) as a wastewater disposal charge, the rate to be established by
the city council.
Article VII. Prohibited Discharges §30-44. Storm Water and Unpolluted Drainage Storm water and all other unpolluted drainage shall be discharged into sewers specifically designed and
designated as storm sewers or to a natural outlet. No person shall discharge or cause to be discharged, either directly or indirectly, to the sanitary sewer system any
surface water, ground water, roof runoff, subsoil or sub-surface drainage, cooling water, or unpolluted industrial process water. Any such connections made either before or after the effective date of these rules and regulations shall be considered
illegal and shall be subject to immediate removal by the owner and at the owner's expense. Should the owner of an illegal connection fail to remove it within ninety days after being notified by the director
to do so, the director may cause the connection to be removed and the cost billed to the owner of the property served by the illegal connection.
§30-45. Sanitary and Other Polluted Waters
No person shall discharge or cause to be discharged to any natural outlet or storm sewer any sanitary wastewater or other polluted waters. Effluent from privately-owned individual household disposal devices shall not be discharged to
storm sewers. §30-46. Other Prohibited Discharges No person shall discharge, or cause to be discharged to, any sanitary sewer, any of the following described
substances, water, or wastes unless authorized by the Public Works Director: (1) Any liquid or vapor having a temperature higher than 65 degrees Centigrade Celsius (150 degrees Fahrenheit).
(2) Wastes containing oil or grease of petroleum origin shall be prohibited. (3) Any gasoline, benziene, naphtha, fuel oil, mineral spirits, commercial solvent, motor oil, or other flammable or
explosive liquid, solid or gas, or any other petroleum derivative. (4) Any water or wastes containing dissolved gases (such as hydrogen sulfide, sulphur sulfur dioxide, nitrogen oxides,
and ammonia) in concentrations sufficient to cause poisonous or toxic fumes or waste-water, or a malodorous or harmful condition.
(5) Any ashes, cinders, sand, mud, straw, shavings, metal, glass, rags, feathers, tar, plastics, wood, asphaltic materials, cement or concrete, paunch manure, hair and fleshings, entrails, lime slurry, lime residues, beer or distillery spent
grains, chemical residues, paint residues, cannery waste, bulk solids, or any other solid or viscous substances, in amounts capable of causing obstructions to flow in sewers or interference with the proper operation of the wastewater
treatment works. (6) Any waters or wastes having a Ph pH lower than 6.05 or higher than 9 at any time, or having any other corrosive
property capable of causing damage or being a hazard to structures, equipment and personnel of the wastewater treatment works.
(7) Any waters or wastes containing pollutants in the form of compounds or elements, in solution or suspension, in concentrations exceeding the following:
Pollutant Maximum Concentration in mg/lL
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Arsenic (AS)..................................................................................................................................... 0.050
Barium (BA)..................................................................................................................................... 1.000 Cadmium (Cd).................................................................................................................................. 0.100
Chromium (Cr) (Total)..................................................................................................................... 3.000 Copper (Cu)...................................................................................................................................... 1.000
Cyanides (CnCN)............................................................................................................................. 2.000 Lead (Pb).......................................................................................................................................... 0.100
Manganese (Mn).............................................................................................................................. 1.000 Mercury (Hg)................................................................................................................................... 0.005
Nickel (Ni)........................................................................................................................................ 1.000 Selenium (Se)................................................................................................................................... 0.030
Silver (Ag)........................................................................................................................................ 0.100 The maximum concentrations shown for the above metals may be used as a guide in design and plant control, but may
be altered by the director in the event of accumulative overload on the water pollution control plant. (8) Any waters or wastes containing heavy metals and toxic materials in concentrations prohibited by state or federal
rules, including but not limited to: Antimony Strontium
Beryllium Tellurium Bismuth Fungicides
Boron Herbicides Cobalt Pesticides
Molybdenum Uranyl ion Rhenium
unless the permit required for discharge of industrial wastes specifies conditions of pretreatment, concentrations, and volumes.
(9) Any noxious or malodorous gas or substance, capable of cresating a public nuisance or hazard to life or preventing entry into sewers for their inspection, maintenance, and repair.
(10) Any waters containing quantities of radium, naturally occurring, or artificially produced radioisotopes in excess of presently existing or subsequently accepted limits for drinking water as established by the national committee on
radiation protection and measuring. (11) Any concentrated dye wastes, spent tanning solutions, or other wastes which are highly colored, or wastes which
are of unusual volume, concentration of solids, or composition that may create obstruction to the flow in sewers or interference with the wastewater treatment processes without proper pretreatment and written approval of the director.
(12) Waters or wastes containing substances which are not amenable to treatment or reduction by the wastewater treatment processes employed, or are amenable to treatment only to the degree that the wastewater treatment plant
effluent cannot meet the requirements of the NPDES permit. (13) Any water or wastes containing more than 2,000 mg/1 L total solids, maximum of 100,000 gallons.
(14) Any water or wastes containing more than 230 mg/L chlorides monthly average concentration, 380 mg/L chlorides daily maximum concentration (November 1 – February 28 (29), 389 mg/L chlorides daily maximum
concentration (June 1 – October 31) and 390 mg/L daily maximum concentration (March 1 – May 31). (15) Any water or wastes containing Conductivity greater than 2,000 umhos/cm monthly average (April 1 –
September 30) (1416) Wastes at a flow rate and/or pollutant discharge rate which is excessive over short periods of time so that there is a treatment process overload and subsequent loss of treatment efficiency.
§30-47. Dilution The admission into the public sewers of any waters or wastes in volumes, or with constituents, such that existing
dilution conditions in the sewers or at the treatment plant would be adversely affected, shall be subject to review and approval of the director. Where necessary, in the opinion of the director, pretreatment or equalizing units may be required to bring constituents or volume of flow within an acceptable level, and to hold or equalize flows so that no peak flow conditions may hamper the operation of any unit of the sewer system. The equalization or holding unit shall have a capacity
suitable to serve its intended purpose, and be equipped with acceptable outlet control facilities to provide flexibility in operation and accommodate changing conditions in the waste flow.
§30-48. Deleterious Discharges If any waters or wastes are discharged, or are proposed to be discharged, to the public sewers, which contain substances or possess the characteristics enumerated in the preceding sections of this article, and which in the judgment of
the director or the local, state, and federal agencies having jurisdiction, may have a deleterious effect upon the wastewater
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treatment processes, equipment, or receiving waters, or which otherwise create a hazard to life or constitute a public
nuisance, the director may: (1) Reject the wastes;
(2) Require pretreatment to an acceptable condition for discharge to the public sewers; (3) Require control over the quantities and rates of discharge;
(4) Require payment to cover the added cost of handling and treating the wastes not covered by existing taxes or sewer user charges.
In forming his or her opinion as to the acceptability of wastes, the director will give consideration to such factors as the quantities of subject wastes in relation to flows and velocities in the sewers, materials of construction of the sewers,
nature of the sewage treatment process, capacity of the sewage treatment plant, degree of treatability of wastes in the sewage treatment plant, and other pertinent factors. Any waters or wastes having a BOD concentration greater than 250300
mg/1 L or a SS concentration greater than 300 250 mg/1 L or an average daily flow greater than 5 percent of the average total sewage flow of the City shall be subject to the review of the director.
If the director permits the pretreatment or equalization of waste flows, the design and installation of the plants and equipment shall be subject to the review and approval of the director, and the local, state, and federal agencies having
jurisdiction and subject to the requirements of all applicable codes, resolutions, and laws. See §30-54. In the event of an accidental spill or unavoidable loss to the drains of any deleterious materials, the owner shall
promptly notify the director of the nature of the spill, the quantity, and time of occurrence. §30-49. Wastes from Garbage Grinders Food Waste Grinders installed in dwellings shall be regulated by the Plumbing Code.
No business establishment shall install any garbage grinder or replace an existing garbage grinder after the effective date of this ordinance, without approval of the City Engineer in conformance with the Uniform Plumbing Code as
adopted by the City. All garbage grinders shall shred the waste to a degree that all particles will be carried freely under normal flow
conditions prevailing in the public sewer. Garbage grinders shall not be used for grinding plastic, paper products, inert materials, or garden refuse.
All waste is subject to Section 30-48 regarding Deleterious Discharges and the latest edition of the fee schedule for extra strength waste.
Amended by Ordinance No. 9506, effective 11/04/2014 §30-50. Grease, Oil, and Sand Traps
Grease (animal), oil, and sand interceptors, or traps, shall be provided by the owner when, in the opinion of the director, they are necessary for the proper handling of liquid wastes containing grease in excessive amounts, sand, or other
harmful ingredients; except that interceptors shall not be required for private living quarters or dwelling units. All interceptors shall be of a type and capacity approved by the director and shall be so located as to be readily and easily
accessible for cleaning and inspection. Interceptors will be maintained at appropriate intervals and proof of maintenance will be maintained for at least
three (3) years. Manifests showing the material removed from the interceptors was disposed of in a proper manner will be maintained for at least three (3) years.
§30-51. Unlawful Use of Manholes
Opening or entering manholes for any purpose whatever is strictly prohibited, except by persons duly authorized to do so.
No person shall discharge any substance directly into a manhole or other opening in the public sewers other than through an approved building sewer, unless upon written application to the director and payment of the applicable user
charges and fees, and the director issues a permit for such direct discharges.
Article VIII. Industrial Wastes and Discharge Permits
§30-52. Major Contributing Industries All major contributing industries proposing to directly or indirectly connect to or discharge wastes into the
sanitary sewers shall obtain a discharge permit before connecting to or discharging into these sewers. §30-53. Industrial Wastes; Requirements Persons proposing to or who actually discharge industrial wastes which contain none of the prohibited ingredients
or characteristics set forth in Article VII of this ordinance, other than excessive concentrations of BOD, suspended solids
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and grease, hydrogen sulfide, or TKNammonia shall be required to pretreat their wastes to meet the requirements of
"Normal Strength Wastewater" with the exception that wastes may be accepted for treatment if all the following requirements are met:
(1) The wastes will not cause damage to the sanitary sewer system; (2) The wastes will not impair the wastewater treatment process;
(3) The discharger of the waste agrees to pay a surcharge over and above the published sewer rates when the waste strength exceeds that of "Normal Strength Wastewater." See Article IX.
§30-54. Pretreatment Requirements
When the Director determines that any industrial waste will be harmful to the structures, treatment processes or operation of the wastewater treatment works, or detrimental to the water pollution control plant effluent, the person
discharging the waste shall provide, at his or her own expense, preliminary treatment or processing facilities as may be determined by the director as necessary to make the waste acceptable for admission to the public sanitary sewers.
When the director determines that an industrial waste must be pretreated, the owner shall submit plans and specifications of the proposed pretreatment facilities, and any other pertinent information relating to proposed preliminary
treatment facilities by an approved registered professional engineer authorized to do business in the State of Nebraska to the to the director for review, and no construction of such facilities shall be commenced until said approvals are obtained in
writing. After the plans and specifications are reviewed as submitted, or as amended by the director, the owner shall proceed to provide pretreatment facilities. If the pretreatment facilities are completed according to the plans and
specifications, and the owner provides a proper sewer connection permit from the plant to the sanitary sewers, the director will issue the owner an industrial waste discharge permit authorizing such connection and permitting the owner to
discharge waste into the sanitary sewers at the rate, and in the quantity, quality and other conditions stated in the permit. These pretreatment facilities shall be maintained continuously in satisfactory and effective operation by the owner at the
owner's expense. §30-55. Discharge Permit; Application Persons requiring a discharge permit shall complete and file with the Department an application in the form
prescribed by the director and accompanied by applicable fees. Except as otherwise agreed in writing by the director, the applicant shall submit, in units and terms appropriate for evaluation, the following information:
(1) Name, address, and Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) number of applicant. (2) Volume of waste to be discharged.
(3) Waste constituents and characteristics including BOD, suspended solids, pH, biodegradable oils and grease, total hydrogen sulfides, ammoniaTKN, and any others required by the director.
(4) Time and duration of discharge. (5) Average and thirty minute peak waste flow rates, including daily, weekly, monthly, and seasonal variations, if
any. (6) Ground plan or plat sufficient to indicate locations of building sewers, building drains, process waste sewers,
monitoring facilities and pretreatment facilities with respect to buildings, property lines, streets, public sewers, and industrial process facilities.
(7) Description of plant activities, facilities, and processes, including all types of waste which are or could be discharged.
(8) Each product produced by type, amount, and rate of production when required to determine compliance with pretreatment standards. (9) Number and type of employees, and hours of work.
(10) Any other information the director may feel is necessary to evaluate the permit application.
The Department will evaluate the data furnished and may require additional information. After evaluation of the data furnished, the director may issue a discharge permit subject to the terms and conditions of this ordinance. Wastewater
constituents and characteristics shall not be recognized as confidential information. §30-56. Discharge Permit; Requirements
Discharge permits may contain any or all of the following conditions and requirements:
(1) The average and maximum waste pollutant concentrations permitted to be discharged into the sanitary sewers. (2) The maximum daily amounts of BOD, suspended solids, pH, biodegradable oils and grease, total hydrogen sulfides,
TKN and ammonia, chlorides and conductivity permitted to be discharged into the sanitary sewers. (3) Limits on rate and time of discharge and requirements on flow regulations and equalization. (4) Requirements for installation of inspection and sampling facilities.
(5) Pretreatment requirements.
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(6) Specifications for monitoring programs which may include sampling locations, frequency and methods of sampling
and the number, types, and standards for tests and reporting schedule. (7) Requirements for submission of technical reports or discharge reports.
(8) Requirements for maintaining plant records relating to waste discharges as specified by the director and making the records available to the Department.
(9) Additional requirements as may be determined by the director. §30-57. Discharge Permit; Term Permits shall be issued for a specified period of time but in no event shall a permit extend beyond five (5)three
years from the date of issuance. NinetyThirty days prior to the expiration of the permit, the owner shall apply to the Department for a renewal of the permit.
The owner shall be notified in writing of any proposed changes in the permit at least thirty days prior to the effective date of change. The notice shall include a specified time schedule for compliance. This time schedule shall be
based on practical delivery and construction time requirements, and shall become part of the permit. §30-58. Discharge Permit; Not Transferable Waste discharge permits are issued to a specific owner for a specific operation. A waste discharge permit shall
not be reassigned or transferred or sold to a new owner. A waste discharge permit shall not be transferred to a new or significantly changed operation.
§30-59. Discharge Permit; Revocation Any owner who violates any of these rules and regulations, or applicable state and/or federal regulations, or any of the following conditions which are hereby made part of every permit, whether stated therein or not, is subject to having
owner's permit revoked: (1) The owner shall factually report the waste constituents and characteristics of the discharge.
(2) The owner shall report significant changes in operation, or in waste constituents and characteristics. (3) The owner shall allow reasonable access to owner's plant or facilities for the purpose of inspection or monitoring.
(4) The owner shall comply with each and every term and condition of the permit. Before a permit is revoked, the owner shall be sent written notice fifteen days in advance of the date of a hearing
by the director. The owner shall have the opportunity to present evidence at the hearing. The director shall notify the owner in writing of the decision by no later than fifteen days after the hearing.
§30-60. Monitoring Facilities
The director may require any industrial plant owner to construct, at the owner's expense, monitoring facilities to allow inspection, sampling, and flow measurement of the lateral sewer or internal drainage systems, and may also require
sampling or metering equipment to be provided, installed, and operated at the owner's expense. The monitoring facility shall be situated on the owner's property and located so that it will not be obstructed by
landscaping or parked vehicles. The personnel of the Department shall have access to the monitoring facilities at all times for inspection and
sample collection. If the facilities are locked, special arrangements shall be made to allow access. The Department's personnel shall also have the right to set up monitoring devices at the facilities. There shall be ample room in or near such
monitoring facilities to allow adequate sampling and composition of samples for analysis. The monitoring facilities, sampling, and measuring equipment shall be maintained at all times in a safe and proper operating condition at the expense of the owner.
The sampling and monitoring facilities shall be provided in accordance with the Department's requirements,
standards and specifications. Unless a time extension is otherwise granted by the director, construction shall be completed within ninety days following the issuance of written notification by the Department.
§30-61. Access to Owner's Property The owner of any industrial plant where waste is created or discharged shall allow the employees of the Department ready access at all reasonable times to all parts of the property for the purposes of inspection or sampling or for
the performance of their duties. The Department shall have the right to set up on the owner's property such devices as are necessary to conduct sampling or metering operations. Where an owner has security measures in force which would require
proper identification and clearance before entry into the facilities, the owner shall make necessary arrangements with its security guards so that upon presentation of suitable identification, personnel from the Department will be permitted to enter without delay for the purpose of performing their specific responsibilities. While performing the work, the Department personnel shall observe all safety rules established by the owner and applicable to the plant or facilities. The
Department shall have no authority to inquire into any processes including metallurgical, chemical, oil, refining, ceramic,
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paper, or other industries beyond that point having a direct bearing on the kind and source of discharge to the sewers or
facilities for waste treatment. §30-62. Reliability of Monitoring Facilities Approval of proposed monitoring facilities or equipment by the director does not, in any way, guarantee that
those facilities or equipment will function in the manner prescribed by their constructor or manufacturer; nor shall they relieve a person of the responsibility to enlarge or otherwise modify such facilities to accomplish the intended purpose.
§30-63. Sampling Methods
All measurements, tests, and analyses of the characteristics of industrial wastes shall be determined in accordance with EPA approved methods published in the latest edition of Standard Methods for the Examination of Water and Wastewater published by the American Health Association and American Water Works Association, or Methods for Chemical Analysis of Water and Wastes published by the Environmental Monitoring and Support Laboratory, Office of
Research and Development, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, and shall be determined at the monitoring facilities or from samples taken at the monitoring facilities. In the event no special monitoring facility has been installed, the sampling
shall be done at the nearest downstream manhole in the public sewers to the point at which the building lateral sewer is connected. Sampling shall be carried out by customarily accepted methods to reflect the effects of waste constituents upon
the wastewater treatment works and to determine the existence of possible hazards to life, limb and property. §30-64. Special Contracts or Agreements No statement contained in these rules and regulations shall be construed as preventing any special agreement or
arrangement between the City and any person whereby an industrial waste of unusual strength or character may be accepted by the Department for transport and/or treatment, subject to applicable fees or payments.
§30-65. Excessive Pollutant Penalty
If a person discharges amounts of permissible pollutants in excess of the amounts permitted in the discharge permit, as stated in §30-56, a penalty of one thousand dollars per day of violation shall be imposed and paid by the person
discharging wastes in violation of the permit. §30-66. Indemnity In the event a person does discharge excessive amounts of pollutants in violation of the discharge permit, said
person shall agree to indemnify and hold the City harmless against and from any and all loss, damage, claims, demands, actions, causes of action, penalties, judgments, costs, and expenses of whatsoever nature which may result from injury to or
death of persons whomsoever, or from loss or destruction of or damage to property whatsoever, or results in the City being in violation of state or federal regulatory agency requirements, when such violation, injury, death, loss, destruction, or
damage arises in any way in connection with or incident to a person depositing amounts of industrial waste in excess of those permitted in the discharge permit into the City's sanitary sewers. It must be proved, on an individual case basis, that a
person's depositing of excessive amounts of pollutants, on a daily basis, was in fact the cause of a violation, injury, death, loss, destruction, or damage, and that the excessive discharge was not due to force majeure.
§30-67. Charges to Major Industries
Each major contributing industry shall be assessed a monthly charge that reflects the City's cost of owning, operating, and maintaining the facilities used to serve these customers. The monthly charges shall be determined from time to time based upon analysis of the costs of capital and operation and maintenance costs associated with the facilities used to provide service.
Article IX. Industrial Waste Surcharge
§30-68. When Surcharge Is Applicable
An industrial waste surcharge shall be assessed against any person discharging industrial wastes into the City's sanitary sewer system where the contributed waste strength exceeds that of "Normal Strength Wastewater" as defined in
§30-1. Persons subject to the industrial waste surcharge shall be subject to the regular sewer user charges. §30-69. Pollutants Subject to Surcharge The monthly amount of pollutants subject to the surcharge will be based on the average loading per plant
operating day, in excess of 250300 mg/l L for BOD or suspended solids, in excess of 100mg/1 L for biodegradable oils and grease, in excess of 30mg/1 L for TKN ammonia, in excess of 0mg25 mg/1 L for Nitrates, in excess of 0 mg/L for
hydrogen sulfide, lower than 6.0 or higher than 9 for pH, times the number of operating days per month.
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§30-70. Amount of Surcharge The industrial waste surcharge to be assessed each month will be determined by application of the rates then in
effect. The surcharge amount shall be determined by calculating the average number of pollutant pounds per operating
day based on the average of periodic grab or composite samples obtained and tested as described in §30-63. In computing the surcharge amount, no credit will be allowed because a pollutant strength is less than that
allowed in "Normal Strength Wastewater." §30-71. Review of Surcharge Rates The director shall review the surcharge rates each August and adjust them, if necessary, to reflect the actual cost
to treat the pollutants subject to the surcharge. §30-72. Monitoring Facilities When a person discharges a waste that is subject to the industrial waste surcharge, the director may require
monitoring facilities be provided. The installation and use of the monitoring facilities shall be in compliance with §30-60 and §30-63.
§30-73. Surcharge for Class Groups
The director may classify certain commercial and industrial establishments which routinely discharge BOD and suspended solids concentrations exceeding those established for "Normal Strength Wastewater," into the following classes:
(1) Eating Places: Includes restaurants, bars, lounges, and other establishments which engage in the preparation of food or beverage which is served directly to the consumer.
(2) Food and Kindred Products Processing: Includes commercial establishments which engage in the preparation, packaging, processing, or distribution of food, food products, grains, or produce, and which discharge less than
200,000 gallons of wastes per month. (3) Equipment Service Facilities: Includes establishments which perform washing, cleaning, or servicing of
automobiles, trucks, buses, machinery, or equipment; this class to include public facilities, facilities limited to specific companies, and attended or coin-operated establishments.
The director shall assess an industrial waste surcharge for each class based on waste strength determinations established by averaging grab or composite samples or both, taken from a representative number of establishments in each
class and shall apply this surcharge to the water consumption or metered wastewater of the establishment. If the establishment is within a larger facility for which water usage is determined from a master meter, the director shall
determine an estimated volume for the establishment on which the surcharge is applied. The director shall then add the appropriate industrial surcharge to billings for regular water and sanitary sewer service for each establishment included in
one of the classes. If an establishment contains operations from more than one of the classes, and the director determines that the
surcharge for a particular class would not adequately compensate the City for its cost of treatment, the director may assess a surcharge based on a proportional average of the class surcharges involved, or may require the establishment to be billed
under the requirements of §30-70. The owner of an establishment classified into one of the classes may elect to have the industrial surcharge billed
under §30-70 rather than this section, by making application to the director and paying the required sampling costs. The director may revise the class surcharges in the future to reflect a change in the average strength of the wastes discharged or to reflect a change in the costs to treat these wastes.
§30-74. Contract for Reserved Capacity The director may, with the approval of the council, enter into a contract with persons discharging industrial
wastes who desire to reserve a portion of the design capacity of the sanitary sewer system or water pollution control plant. The contract shall contain a provision stating that an annual amount, representing the person's proportionate share of the City's net annual capital investment cost in the facilities reserved, shall be paid by the person signing the contract. The contract shall also contain a provision that if the person's average daily flow varies more than 20 percent on a yearly basis,
either party may open the contract for renegotiation of the minimum payment.
Article X. Sewer Rates and Charges §30-75. Purpose of Article The mayor and council of the city hereby find and determine: This City has constructed and owns and operates a
sewerage system and plant for the treatment, purification, and disposal in a sanitary manner of the liquid and solid wastes,
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sewage, and night soil of such community and it is necessary, in order to protect the health of the inhabitants of the city and
to comply with the law of the state and the requirements of the department of health of the state that the sewerage system be operated and maintained; that in order to provide the revenues to operate and maintain the sewer system and disposal plant
and to create a reserve fund for the purpose of future maintenance, it is necessary that the City establish just and equitable rates and charges to be paid to the City for the use of such disposal plant and sewerage system by each person whose
premises are served thereby. §30-76. Consumer; Defined The word "consumer" as used in this article shall include all users of the municipal sewerage system of the City,
including all persons whose premises are served thereby and all owners and tenants of real estate and buildings connected with such sewerage system or served thereby and all users of such system who in any way use the same or discharge
sanitary sewage, industrial waste, water or other liquid either directly or indirectly into the sewerage system of the City. §30-77. Consumer; Classification Consumers shall be classified as residential or commercial. For the purposes of this article a residential consumer
is one whose property is used exclusively for residential purposes and commercial consumers are all consumers other than residential consumers.
§30-78. Rental Charge; Computation
For the use of the city sewer system, each consumer shall pay a rental charge which shall be computed and based on his contribution of sewage to such system; provided, that a minimum charge for sewer rental as set forth in §30-84 and
§30-85 shall be made for each dwelling unit which is directly or indirectly connected to the City sanitary sewer system, unless for a complete billing period the City water supply to such unit has been disconnected by the City, or the private
water supply disconnected to the satisfaction of the City. For the purposes of this Article, a dwelling unit shall mean one or more rooms and a single kitchen designed as a unit for occupancy by one family for living and sleeping purposes, and shall
include a manufactured home. If more than one dwelling unit is served from a single water meter or single private water source as in the case of apartments and mobile home courts, a percentage of the minimum rate shall be charged against each
unit, depending on the number of dwelling units per water meter or private water source as follows: 2 to 5 dwelling units........................................................................... 65%
6 to 10 dwelling units......................................................................... 60% 11 to 20 dwelling units....................................................................... 55%
21 and over dwelling units................................................................ 50% The above charges shall be computed upon the yearly average of the number of dwelling units occupied.
§30-79. Rental; Residential and Commercial
The charges to be paid by residential consumers for use of the sewerage system and disposal plant shall be based upon water consumption. The monthly residential sewer charges for the twelve months following April 1st of each year
will be based on the average water consumption for that property during the months of January, February and March. Commercial customers shall pay according to the meter reading which precedes billing.
Amended by Ordinance No. 9524, effective 03/17/2015 §30-80. Rental Charge; Use of Water Meters
The sewer rental charge shall be applied separately to each individual water meter which measures water contributing to or discharging into the city sewerage system and shall be determined by the water meter reading for water
furnished by the water works system of the city or by privately-owned water supply which may contribute to or discharge into the sewerage system. In the case of unmetered water supply, the quantity of water used and discharged into the
sewerage system of the City shall be determined to the satisfaction of the council and at the expense of the owner of the unmetered water supply. If the quantity of unmetered water discharged into the sewerage system is estimated by the council
to be in excess of one thousand cubic feet per month for any one month, the council may require that such water supply be metered at the expense of the owner or consumer.
Should any meter get out of order or repair and fail to register properly, such consumer will be charged at the average monthly consumption as shown by the meter when in order for six months previous, or fraction thereof, if the same
has not been used that long. §30-81. Volume Charges The charges for sewer service shall be paid either quarterly or monthly in conformance with the billing for water,
and each consumer shall be billed per 100 cubic feet in accordance with the City of Grand Island Fee Schedule.
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§30-82. Service Charges
The monthly service charge for sewage contributions to consumers and users shall be in accordance with the City of Grand Island Fee Schedule, regardless of the volume of sewage contributed.
§30-83. Industrial Waste Surcharge Extra Strength Surcharge An industrial waste surcharge shall be assessed against any person discharging industrial wastes into the City's
sanitary sewer system where the contributed wastewater strength exceeds normal strength wastewater and shall be billed in accordance with the City of Grand Island Fee Schedule. Customer Charge The specific costs incurred by the City associated with monitoring and determining flow and strength. Industrial Four Part Charge
The industrial service four-part charges will be applied to those industrial users who certify that their sewage contributions are less than normal strength wastewater, and such customers shall be billed in accordance with the City of
Grand Island Fee Schedule. Customer Charge
The specific costs incurred by the City associated with monitoring and determining flow and strength and/or checking the users certification.
§30-84. Minimum Charges
The minimum charge for sewage contributions shall be the sum of applicable service charge, volume charge and/or extra strength surcharge. For customers billed on the industrial four part charge, the minimum charge shall be the
sum of the volume, BOD, SS, oil and grease, hydrogen sulfide, ammonia, and customer charge. The minimum charge for sewage contributions to consumers and users who are not required to meter their water
supply shall be in accordance with the City of Grand Island Fee Schedule.
§30-85. Reserved §30-86. Collection The sewer rental charges prescribed by this article shall be collected at the same time and in the same manner and
by the same officers as water charges are collected by the City. §30-87. Delinquent Charges Bills for sewer rental charges made by this Article shall be rendered as for water service of the City and all rental
charges levied by this Article which are not paid at or before water service charges of the City are required to be paid shall be deemed to be delinquent and the water service of such consumer may be discontinued.
§30-88. Charges To Be a Lien
All rental charges prescribed by this article shall be a lien upon the premises and real estate for which the sewer service is supplied and used and if not paid when due such charge shall be certified to the city treasurer and may be
recovered by the City in an action at law and such delinquent charges may be certified to the county clerk and assessed against the real estate and premises served and be collected and returned in the same manner as other city taxes are certified, collected, and returned.
§30-89. Disposition of Funds The mayor and council hereby find and determine that the rental charges established by this article are just and
equitable rates and charges to be paid to the City for the use of its disposal plant and sewerage system by each person whose premises are served thereby. All moneys collected for such rental charges shall be paid into the sewer and sewer collection funds and shall be used only for the purpose of maintenance and operation of the existing sewer system and disposal plant, and to create a reserve fund for the purpose of future maintenance, pursuant to Article 5, Chapter 18, Reissue
Revised Statutes of Nebraska 1943. §30-90. Accounting System Under Ordinance No. 4131, the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, has agreed to account for its revenues and expenditures in a specified manner. It is considered that the requirements for user charge accounting systems can be met by following the accounting procedures outlined in Ordinance No. 4131 and supplemental ordinance which have been issued
subsequently for additional bonds.
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§30-91. Special Rates Where, in the judgment of the council, special conditions surround the use of city water to the extent that the
application of the service charges, rates, or rentals as specified by this Article would be inequitable and unfair to either the City or such consumers, the council shall establish a special rate applying to such consumers. Such special rates when
adopted by ordinance by the city council shall apply to all consumers under like circumstances. §30-92. Water Discharged Into Storm Sewers The provisions of this Article do not apply to water discharged into the storm sewer.
§30-93. Charges for Septic Tank Sludge
Septic tank sludge may be deposited at the City's waWastewater Facilityter pollution control plant in a location designated by the superintendent of the said plant or his representative after payment of a fee in accordance with the City of
Grand Island Fee Schedule for ordinary septage, having strength up to 6,000 mg/l BOD, and 20,000 mg/l SS. Per 100 gallons or fraction thereof of tank capacity in accordance with the City of Grand Island Fee Schedule.
For septage having strength of more than 6,000 mg/l L BOD, and 20,000 mb/l L SS, the fee shall be charged according to the current Fee Schedule for charges of high septic sludgealculated by applying the industrial four-part rate
specified in §30-83. Waste from a recreational vehicle may be deposited at the City's water pollution control plant in a location
designated by the superintendent of said plant. Fees for such discharge of recreational waste shall be on a voluntary basis.
§30-94. User Charge System Review The City will review the user charge system at least every two years and revise user charge rates as necessary to
insure that the system generates adequate revenues to pay the cost of operation and maintenance, including replacement, and that the system continues to provide for the proportional distribution of operation and maintenance, including
replacement expenses among users and user classes.
§30-95. Reserved §30-96. Toxic Pollutants Any user which discharges any toxic pollutants which cause an increase in the cost of managing the effluent or
the sludge from the City's treatment works, or any user which discharges any substance which singly or by interaction with other substances causes identifiable increases in the cost of operation and maintenance, including replacement of the
treatment works, shall pay for such increased cost.
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Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
August 4, 2017 ¤ City Attorney
ORDINANCE NO. 9641
An ordinance to amend Grand Island City Code Chapter 30, Sewers and Sewage
Disposal, in its entirety; to repeal Chapter 30 sections 30-1 through 30-96 as now existing, and
any ordinance or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith; and to provide for publication and the
effective date of this ordinance.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA:
SECTION 1. Chapter 30 of the Grand Island City Code is hereby amended to
read as follows:
Article I. Generally
§30-1. Definitions
The definitions of certain words and phrases used in this chapter shall be as follows:
Act shall mean the Clean Water Act of 1977 (PL 95-217), and any amendments thereto, as well as any
guidelines, limitations, and standards promulgated by EPA, pursuant to the Act.
Ammonia shall mean the chemical combination of hydrogen and nitrogen occurring in nature expressed as
NH3, NH2, or any of its derivatives as contained in the wastewater flow.
BOD (biochemical oxygen demand) shall mean the quantity of oxygen utilized in the biochemical
oxidation of organic matter under standard laboratory procedure in five days at 20 degrees Celsius, expressed in
milligrams per liter by weight. BOD shall be determined by standard methods as hereinafter defined.
Biodegradable Oils and Grease shall mean fats, oils, and greases of animal or vegetable origin contained
in the wastewater flow.
Building Sewer shall mean that part of the lowest horizontal piping of a drainage system which receives
the discharge from soil, waste and other drainage pipes inside the walls of a building and conveys it to the lateral
sewer. The building sewer shall extend two feet outside the building wall.
Chloride shall mean the anion CL– (Negative Charge at top of CL)
City shall mean the City of Grand Island, Nebraska.
Compatible Wastes shall mean wastes containing pollutants for which the water pollution control plant
was basically designed to treat and which are identified in the NPDES permit that is applicable to this treatment
plant.
Composite shall mean the makeup of a number of individual samples, so taken as to represent the nature of
wastewater or industrial wastes.
Constituents shall mean the combination of particles, chemicals, or conditions which exist in industrial
wastes.
Conductivity shall mean the measure of the ability of an aqueous solution to carry an electric charge
Cooling Water shall mean the cleaned wastewaters discharged from any system of heat transfer such as
condensation, air conditioning, cooling, or refrigeration.
Department shall mean the City's Department of Public Works.
Director shall mean the Director of the Department of Public Works or his or her authorized
representative.
EPA shall mean the United States Environmental Protection Agency.
ICR shall mean industrial cost recovery.
Industrial Plant shall mean any facility which discharges industrial wastes as defined in this ordinance.
Industrial User shall mean:
(A) any nongovernmental, nonresidential user of the City's treatment works which discharges more than the
equivalent of 25,000 gallons per day of sanitary waste, or a volume of process waste, or combined process and
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sanitary waste, equivalent to 25,000 gallons per day of sanitary waste and which is identified in the Standard
Industrial Classification Manual under Divisions A, B, D, E, and I; or
(B) any nongovernmental user of the City's treatment works which discharges wastewater to the treatment
works which contains toxic pollutants or poisonous solids, liquids, or gases in sufficient quantity either singly or
by interaction with other wastes, to injure or interfere with any sewage treatment process, constitute a hazard to
humans or animals, create a public nuisance, or create any hazard in or have an adverse effect on the waters
receiving any discharge from the treatment works.
Industrial Wastes shall mean the liquid wastes resulting from the processes employed in industrial,
manufacturing, trade or business establishments, as distinct from domestic wastes.
Lateral Sewer shall mean the sanitary sewer that extends from the building sewer to the public sanitary
sewer system.
Major Contributing Industry shall mean an industrial user that:
(A) has a flow of 50,000 gallons or more per average work day; or
(B) has a waste strength greater than 5 percent of the plant design capacity; or
(C) has in its waste a toxic pollutant in toxic amounts; or
(D) is found to have significant impact, either singly or in combination with other contributing industries,
on the water pollution control plant, or upon the quality of the plant effluent.
mg/L shall mean milligrams per liter.
Natural Outlet shall mean any natural outlet extending to a water course, pond, or other body of
surface or groundwater.
Normal Strength Wastewater shall mean wastewater with pollutant strength values not exceeding the
following:
TKN.............................................................................................................. 30mg/L
Biochemical Oxygen Demand...................................................................... 250 mg/L
Hydrogen Sulfide.......................................................................................... 0mg/L
Suspended Solids.......................................................................................... 250 mg/L
Biodegradable Oils and Grease.................................................................... 100 mg/L
Chloride…………………………………………………………………… 230 mg/L
Nitrate…………………………………………………………………….. 25 mg/L
Where the nature of the wastewater does not permit BOD determination, COD shall be substituted according to the
relation BOD = (K) (COD), where "K" is a constant to be determined by the Department.
NPDES Permit shall mean the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Permit as established by
the Act. All municipalities, industries, and commercial enterprises that discharge to surface watercourses are
required to have NPDES permits approved by EPA and in Nebraska by the Department of Environmental Quality.
Owner shall have the same meaning as Person defined in this section.
Planning Area shall mean the Grand Island planning area as adopted by the Regional Planning
Commission.
Person or Owner shall mean any individual, firm, company, association, developer, corporation, or group.
pH shall mean the logarithm of the reciprocal of the concentration of hydrogen ions in grams per liter of
solution.
Pollution shall mean the placing of any noxious or deleterious substance in any waters of the City in
quantities which are or may be potentially harmful or injurious to human health or welfare, animal or aquatic life, or
property, or unreasonably interfere with the enjoyment of life or property, including outdoor recreation.
Pretreatment shall mean the application of physical, chemical and biological processes to reduce the
amount of pollutants in or alter the nature of the pollutant properties in a wastewater prior to discharge into a
sanitary sewer.
Public Sewer shall mean the sanitary and/or storm sewers owned by the people of Grand Island and
controlled and maintained by the Department of Public Works.
Residential Strength Wastewater shall mean wastewater with pollutant strength values which average 250
mg/L of BOD and 250 mg/L of SS.
Sanitary Sewer shall mean a sewer which carries sanitary wastewater and industrial wastes and to which
storm, surface, and groundwaters are not intentionally admitted.
Sanitary Sewerage System shall mean all facilities for collecting, pumping, and transporting wastewater to
the water pollution control plant.
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Sanitary Wastes or Wastewater shall mean the water carried wastes discharged from building sewers by
reason of human occupancy.
Shall is mandatory; May is permissive.
Standard Methods shall mean those procedures or methods established by the latest edition of the
"Standard Methods for the Examination of Water and Wastewater," as prepared, approved, and published jointly by
the American Public Health Association and the American Water Works Association.
Storm Sewer or Storm Drain shall mean a sewer which carries storm waters, surface runoff, street wash
waters and drainage, but which excludes sanitary wastewater and industrial wastes, other than unpolluted cooling
water.
Suspended Solids (SS) shall mean solids that either float on the surface of, or are in suspension in, water,
wastewater, or other liquids, and which are removable by laboratory filtering, expressed in milligrams per liter
(mg/L).
Total Kjeldahl Nitrogen (TKN) shall mean the sum of organic nitrogen, ammonia (NH3), and ammonium
(NH4+)
Total Sulfides shall mean the chemical combination of dissolved hydrogen sulfide gas (H2S); dissolved
ionic sulfide in the form of HS- and S-2 and acid-soluble metallic sulfide present in suspended matter
Toxic shall mean constituents of wastes which adversely affect the organisms involved in wastewater
treatment.
Unpolluted Water or Drainage shall mean water to which no pollutants have been added, either
intentionally or accidentally.
Wastewater Treatment Facility shall mean the wastewater treatment facility owned and operated by the
City for the benefit of all persons located within the City's planning area.
Watercourse shall mean a channel in which a flow of water occurs, either continuously or intermittently.
Wastewater shall mean the liquid and water carried domestic or industrial wastes from dwellings,
commercial buildings, industrial facilities, and institutions, together with any groundwater, surface water, and storm
water that may be present, whether treated or untreated, which is discharged into or permitted to enter the City's
treatment works.
Wastewater Treatment Works shall mean the sanitary sewers, pumping, and other equipment and their
appurtenances, and other facilities which are an integral part of the wastewater collection and treatment processes
and treatment residue disposal system.
§30-2. Supervision of Sewers and Drains
The director shall control and supervise the construction, repair, and maintenance of all sewers and
drainage systems in the planning area, whether the sewers are publicly or privately owned.
§30-3. Wastewater Treatment Facility
The City may continue operating the existing water pollution control plant and may enlarge or expand the
plant from time to time. The City may also construct other similar plants and employ other methods of treating
wastewater sufficiently to comply with all applicable federal and state regulations.
§30-4. Authority to Enter Private Property
The director and other duly authorized employees of the Department bearing proper credentials and
identification shall be permitted to enter all private properties to which a proper easement is on record for the
purpose of surveying, inspection, maintenance, operation, repair, and reconstruction of any portion of the sanitary
and storm sewer systems under the management of the Department subject to the terms of the easement.
§30-5. Violation Notices
The Department shall have authority to serve persons discharging in violation of this ordinance with
written notice stating the nature of the violation and providing a reasonable time limit for satisfactory compliance.
No person may continue discharging in violation of this ordinance beyond the time limit provided in the notice.
§30-6. Damage to Wastewater Treatment Works
No person shall maliciously, willfully, or negligently break damage, destroy, uncover, deface, or tamper
with, any structure, appurtenance, or equipment which is a part of the wastewater treatment works. Any person
violating this provision shall be punished according to law.
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Article II. Sewer and Drainage Districts
§30-7. Establishment
The City may by ordinance divide the area within the planning area into suitable districts for the purpose
of establishing sewer and drainage systems.
§30-8. Levy of Special Taxes or Assessments
The City may by ordinance levy special taxes or assessments for the purpose of constructing or extending
public sewers. The City may provide for the payment of the construction costs by annual installments for the number
of years stated in the ordinances. The taxes or assessments levied upon the real estate located within the sewer
district in which the sewers are to be constructed shall be to the extent such property is benefitted.
§30-9. Sewer District Bonds
The City may by ordinance issue bonds designated as "District Sewer Bonds of District No. . . ". The City
may establish the bond repayment period and interest rates and levy an assessment against the property owners
within the district to provide funds for the annual repayment of the bonds and interest. In the event the levy
assessment shall be insufficient to pay the bond and interest payments for any cause, the City shall make a relevy to
pay such deficiency.
Article III. Construction of Public, Private Sewer Mains by Other Persons
§30-10. Connection of New Buildings.
Any new buildings located within 200 feet of a public sanitary sewer main shall be required to connect to it.
§30-11. Connection Upon Failure of Private Sewage System.
Any existing buildings located within 200 feet of a public sanitary sewer main shall be required to connect to it upon
failure of the private septic disposal system serving the building. An interceptor does not qualify as a sanitary sewer
main. An interceptor is defined as a primary transport line usually larger than 15”.
§30-12. Sewers to Meet Department Standards
The design and construction of all sanitary sewers connected, either directly or indirectly, to the existing
sanitary sewer system shall meet all standards and specifications established by the Department.
Private sewer mains shall comply with adopted model plumbing codes and be constructed by licensed
plumbing contractors.
§30-13. Plans Signed by Engineer
All sewer construction plans shall bear the signature and seal of the registered professional engineer who
has prepared them.
§30-14. Cost to Review Plans
The Department may charge to review plans submitted by persons proposing to construct sewers in the
planning area. The charge shall be at a rate per hour established and published from time to time by the Department.
§30-15. Plans Submitted to State
Plans requiring the approval of the State Department of Environmental Quality will be submitted to them
by the Director following his or her approval of the plans.
§30-16. Construction Permit
The property owner, owner's agent or contractor, shall obtain a construction permit from the director after
the engineering reports, plans, and specifications have been approved by the director, and before any sewer
construction work has started.
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§30-17. Workmanship and Materials
All workmanship and materials shall comply fully with the requirements of the approved plans and
specifications. If at any time within one year after the date of the final inspection any defect should appear, which in
the opinion of the director is due to inferior materials or workmanship, the contractor shall do whatever is necessary
to remedy the defects at no cost to the City. The Department will notify the contractor in writing of the defects and
repairs to be made. If the contractor fails to begin repairs within ten days, the Department may cause the defects to
be remedied and charge the cost and expense involved to the contractor or contractor's surety. The contractor's
surety shall not be relieved until the defects or repairs are corrected and approved and a written release is furnished
the surety by the Department.
§30-18. Sewer Inspection and Approval
The director shall investigate and approve or reject the laying of all sewers and drains. The director shall
have the right to enter property containing sewers or drains at all reasonable hours for inspection and investigation
purposes.
§30-19. Certificate of Inspection
No architect, owner, agent, or contractor shall accept any sewer laying or drain laying of any description
prior to the issuance of a certificate of inspection and approval by the director.
§30-20. Conforming Plans
Before sewers which are constructed by others and connected to the City's sanitary sewerage system will
be accepted, plans that conform to construction records must be presented to the Department. Data shown on the
plans shall be as specified by the Department.
Article IV. Lateral Sewers
§30-21. Owner Responsibilities
All costs and expense associated with the installation and connection of lateral sewers shall be borne by
the owner. The owner shall indemnify the City from any loss or damage that may directly or indirectly result from
installing lateral sewers.
Lateral sewers shall be connected, as required by Chapter 30, Article III; to a public sewer system
where available or a private sewer system in accordance with adopted model plumbing code and State of
Nebraska regulations.
§30-22. Lateral Sewer to Serve Each Building
One sewer tap shall be provided for every tract or parcel of land, except, upon written request to the
director or the administrative authority for an exception.
§30-23. Prohibited Connections
No person shall connect interior or exterior roof downspouts, interior or exterior foundation drains,
areaway drains, or other sources of surface runoff or ground water to a lateral sewer or a building drain which in
turn is connected directly or indirectly to a public sanitary sewer.
The Public Works Director may inspect or cause to be inspected any residential, commercial and/or
industrial facility for prohibited connections at any reasonable time.
Any cross-connection between a potable water supply and a sanitary sewer shall be prohibited.
§30-24. Connection Regulations
The connection of any lateral sewer into the public sanitary sewer system shall conform to the
requirements of the building and plumbing codes or other applicable rules and regulations of the City. All such
connections shall be made gas tight and water tight. Any deviation from the prescribed procedures and materials
must be approved by the director before installation.
§30-25. Construction Regulations
The kind and size of materials, slope and alignment of a lateral sewer, and the methods used in excavating,
placing of the pipe, jointing, testing, and backfilling the trench, shall all conform to the requirements of the building
and plumbing codes or other applicable rules and regulations of the City.
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§30-26. Reserved
§30-27. On-Site Requirements
All excavations for lateral sewer installation shall be adequately guarded with barricades and lights to
protect the public from hazard. Streets, sidewalks, parkways, and other public property disturbed in the course of the
work, shall be restored in a manner satisfactory to the director.
Article V. Connecting to Existing Public Sewers
§30-28. Connections by Licensed Plumbers
No person shall make any opening in, addition to, alterations of, connections with, or tap any public sewer
or associated appurtenances unless they are a licensed plumber and have complied with all the conditions and
requirements of the City.
§30-29. Permit Required
Before connecting with, tapping, modifying, altering or repairing any public sewer in the City a plumber
shall first obtain a written permit from the director. The permit shall be posted upon the premises at all times during
the progress of the work.
§30-30. Applications for Permits
Applications for permits to connect, tap, construct, modify or make attachments to public sewers shall be
made to the director upon forms provided by the City. Such applications shall be accompanied by a fee in
accordance with the City of Grand Island Fee Schedule to cover the cost of inspection, recording, and other
expenses. The application shall show the exact location of the proposed work, and when requested by the director,
the plumber shall provide plans or specifications of the proposed work. When required, an application shall be on
file with the director twenty-four hours before the issuance of a permit. If work is commenced prior to application
for the permit, an investigation fee in addition to the permit fee in the same amount as the permit fee shall be
assessed. Each permit shall expire six (6) months from date of issuance.
§30-31. Connections When Property Not Assessed
No person shall connect with or tap any sanitary or storm sewer in the City when the property to be served
has not been assessed for lateral services. In this event, no plumber or other person shall make any connection with
or tap any sewer, nor shall the director grant a connection permit until the owner of the property to be served or the
person desiring such connection first makes formal application to the director for permission to tap or connect with
the public sewers, and complies with the conditions and requirements of the City which may include the payment of
an equitable amount for lateral service. The director reserves the right to refuse to grant a permit to any person who
shall desire to connect with the public sewers, where the property to be served has not been assessed for lateral
service, or, if assessed, has not made such payment for any reason whatever.
§30-32. Excavations In Streets
Excavations in streets and alleys for the purpose of constructing, repairing, altering or tapping sewers shall
be made in a manner that will impede travel as little as possible. The director may determine and limit the time such
excavations remain open and when unnecessarily delayed, may direct that the number of workmen be increased.
Warning lights shall be maintained at all unfinished work, from dark to daylight. All work is to be done in
accordance with OSHA rules and regulations. After the work has been completed, the streets or alleys shall be
repaired to the satisfaction of the director. Within one year of the excavation, the director may require the excavation
to be refilled if settling has occurred.
§30-33. Sewer Trenches
Sewer trenches shall be braced in accordance with industry standards and OSHA rules and regulations.
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§30-34. Exposure of Sewer Pipe to Frost
No person shall dig up or uncover any public sewer so as to expose it to frost, except under the direction
of the director.
§30-35. Materials and Construction Procedures
All connections with the public sewers must be made with the kind and size of materials approved by the
director. When a connection is made to a public sewer a saddle shall be used and the connection shall be made under
the supervision of the director.
A maximum of only one connection may be made on each length of public sewer pipe. Additional
connections may be made only after written authorization is granted by the director. Said authorization shall be
noted on the permit required pursuant to §30-27.
§30-36. Disconnection of Drains
The director shall have the right to disconnect any drain from the public sewers which is found to be used
contrary to the provisions of this Article.
§30-37. Revocation of Plumber's License
The city council may at any time revoke the license of any plumber found guilty of violating this Article
or refusing to cooperate with the director in performing his or her duties.
§30-38. Violations of this Article
Any owner, architect, agent, plumber, contractor, or other persons failing, neglecting, omitting, resisting,
or refusing to comply with any of the rules or regulations of this Article shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor.
Article VI. Private Wastewater and Septic Tank Waste Disposal
§30-39. Outside Water Closets
The construction of outside water closets, known as the "frost-proof" type, shall be prohibited.
§30-40. Privies Prohibited in Dwellings
Privies are prohibited within City limits.
§30-41. Community and Private Disposal Systems
Community Disposal Systems
The owner of a private wastewater treatment system (lagoon, mechanical, etc.) within City limits, providing
service to multiple buildings and operating under an NPDES (National Pollution Discharge Elimination System)
Permit issued by the NDEQ (Nebraska Department of Environmental Quality) shall connect to a public sanitary
sewer within 12 months after it becomes available. Availability is defined when the building is located within 200
feet of a public sanitary sewer main.
Private Disposal Systems
Where a public sanitary sewer is not available to a building, the lateral sewer shall be connected to an
individual private wastewater disposal system complying with appropriate rules and regulations in this ordinance
and the State of Nebraska. The definition of available shall be found in the adopted model plumbing code.
The owner shall, at owner's own expense, operate and maintain such private wastewater disposal facility
to the satisfaction of the director.
§30-42. Unlawful Connection to Public Sewers
It shall be unlawful for any private residential wastewater disposal facility to be connected to any public
sewer.
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§30-43. Disposal of Septic Tank Waste
No person shall discharge septic tank waste into any watercourse or storm sewer. This type of waste may
be discharged into the City’s wastewater treatment works only at hose locations and in a manner designated by the
director.
§30-44. Permits for Discharge of Septic Wastes
Permits for discharge of septic tank waste shall be required. The permits may be obtained by filling out an
application form furnished by the director.
§30-45. Discharge Fee
Any person discharging septic tank waste into the wastewater treatment works shall pay the Department at
a rate per one hundred gallons of tank capacity (or fraction thereof) as a wastewater disposal charge, the rate to be
established by the city council.
Article VII. Prohibited Discharges
§30-46. Storm Water and Unpolluted Drainage
Storm water and all other unpolluted drainage shall be discharged into sewers specifically designed and
designated as storm sewers or to a natural outlet.
No person shall discharge or cause to be discharged, either directly or indirectly, to the sanitary sewer
system any surface water, ground water, roof runoff, subsoil or sub-surface drainage, cooling water, or unpolluted
industrial process water. Any such connections made either before or after the effective date of these rules and
regulations shall be considered illegal and shall be subject to immediate removal by the owner and at the owner's
expense.
Should the owner of an illegal connection fail to remove it within ninety days after being notified by the
director to do so, the director may cause the connection to be removed and the cost billed to the owner of the
property served by the illegal connection.
§30-47. Sanitary and Other Polluted Waters
No person shall discharge or cause to be discharged to any natural outlet or storm sewer any sanitary
wastewater or other polluted waters. Effluent from privately-owned individual household disposal devices shall not
be discharged to storm sewers.
§30-48. Other Prohibited Discharges
No person shall discharge, or cause to be discharged to, any sanitary sewer, any of the following described
substances, water, or wastes unless authorized by the Public Works Director:
(1) Any liquid or vapor having a temperature higher than 65 degrees Celsius (150 degrees Fahrenheit).
(2) Wastes containing oil or grease of petroleum origin shall be prohibited.
(3) Any gasoline, benzene, naphtha, fuel oil, mineral spirits, commercial solvent, motor oil, or other flammable
or explosive liquid, solid or gas, or any other petroleum derivative.
(4) Any water or wastes containing dissolved gases (such as hydrogen sulfide, sulfur dioxide, nitrogen oxides,
and ammonia) in concentrations sufficient to cause poisonous or toxic fumes or waste-water, or a malodorous or
harmful condition.
(5) Any ashes, cinders, sand, mud, straw, shavings, metal, glass, rags, feathers, tar, plastics, wood, asphaltic
materials, cement or concrete, paunch manure, hair and fleshings, entrails, lime slurry, lime residues, beer or
distillery spent grains, chemical residues, paint residues, cannery waste, bulk solids, or any other solid or
viscous substances, in amounts capable of causing obstructions to flow in sewers or interference with the proper
operation of the wastewater treatment works.
(6) Any waters or wastes having a pH lower than 6.0 or higher than 9 at any time, or having any other
corrosive property capable of causing damage or being a hazard to structures, equipment and personnel of the
wastewater treatment works.
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(7) Any waters or wastes containing pollutants in the form of compounds or elements, in solution or
suspension, in concentrations exceeding the following:
Pollutant Maximum Concentration in mg/L
Arsenic (AS)..................................................................................................................................... 0.050
Barium (BA)..................................................................................................................................... 1.000
Cadmium (Cd).................................................................................................................................. 0.100
Chromium (Cr) (Total)..................................................................................................................... 3.000
Copper (Cu)...................................................................................................................................... 1.000
Cyanides (CN).................................................................................................................................. 2.000
Lead (Pb).......................................................................................................................................... 0.100
Manganese (Mn).............................................................................................................................. 1.000
Mercury (Hg)................................................................................................................................... 0.005
Nickel (Ni)........................................................................................................................................ 1.000
Selenium (Se)................................................................................................................................... 0.030
Silver (Ag)........................................................................................................................................ 0.100
The maximum concentrations shown for the above metals may be used as a guide in design and plant control,
but may be altered by the director in the event of accumulative overload on the water pollution control plant.
(8) Any waters or wastes containing heavy metals and toxic materials in concentrations prohibited by state or
federal rules, including but not limited to:
Antimony Strontium
Beryllium Tellurium
Bismuth Fungicides
Boron Herbicides
Cobalt Pesticides
Molybdenum Uranyl ion
Rhenium
unless the permit required for discharge of industrial wastes specifies conditions of pretreatment,
concentrations, and volumes.
(9) Any noxious or malodorous gas or substance, capable of creating a public nuisance or hazard to life or
preventing entry into sewers for their inspection, maintenance, and repair.
(10) Any waters containing quantities of radium, naturally occurring, or artificially produced radioisotopes in
excess of presently existing or subsequently accepted limits for drinking water as established by the national
committee on radiation protection and measuring.
(11) Any concentrated dye wastes, spent tanning solutions, or other wastes which are highly colored, or wastes
which are of unusual volume, concentration of solids, or composition that may create obstruction to the flow in
sewers or interference with the wastewater treatment processes without proper pretreatment and written
approval of the director.
(12) Waters or wastes containing substances which are not amenable to treatment or reduction by the
wastewater treatment processes employed, or are amenable to treatment only to the degree that the wastewater
treatment plant effluent cannot meet the requirements of the NPDES permit.
(13) Any water or wastes containing more than 2,000 mg/L total solids, maximum of 100,000 gallons.
(14) Any water or wastes containing more than 230 mg/L chlorides monthly average concentration, 380 mg/L
chlorides daily maximum concentration (November 1 – February 28 (29), 389 mg/L chlorides daily maximum
concentration (June 1 – October 31) and 390 mg/L daily maximum concentration (March 1 – May 31).
(15) Any water or wastes containing Conductivity greater than 2,000 umhos/cm monthly average (April 1 –
September 30)
(16) Wastes at a flow rate and/or pollutant discharge rate which is excessive over short periods of time so that
there is a treatment process overload and subsequent loss of treatment efficiency.
§30-49. Dilution
The admission into the public sewers of any waters or wastes in volumes, or with constituents, such that
existing dilution conditions in the sewers or at the treatment plant would be adversely affected, shall be subject to
review and approval of the director. Where necessary, in the opinion of the director, pretreatment or equalizing units
may be required to bring constituents or volume of flow within an acceptable level, and to hold or equalize flows so
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that no peak flow conditions may hamper the operation of any unit of the sewer system. The equalization or holding
unit shall have a capacity suitable to serve its intended purpose, and be equipped with acceptable outlet control
facilities to provide flexibility in operation and accommodate changing conditions in the waste flow.
§30-50. Deleterious Discharges
If any waters or wastes are discharged, or are proposed to be discharged, to the public sewers, which
contain substances or possess the characteristics enumerated in the preceding sections of this article, and which in
the judgment of the director or the local, state, and federal agencies having jurisdiction, may have a deleterious
effect upon the wastewater treatment processes, equipment, or receiving waters, or which otherwise create a hazard
to life or constitute a public nuisance, the director may:
(1) Reject the wastes;
(2) Require pretreatment to an acceptable condition for discharge to the public sewers;
(3) Require control over the quantities and rates of discharge;
(4) Require payment to cover the added cost of handling and treating the wastes not covered by sewer user
charges.
In forming his or her opinion as to the acceptability of wastes, the director will give consideration to such
factors as the quantities of subject wastes in relation to flows and velocities in the sewers, materials of construction
of the sewers, nature of the sewage treatment process, capacity of the sewage treatment plant, degree of treatability
of wastes in the sewage treatment plant, and other pertinent factors. Any waters or wastes having a BOD
concentration greater than 250 mg/L or a SS concentration greater than 250 mg/L or an average daily flow greater
than 5 percent of the average total sewage flow of the City shall be subject to the review of the director.
If the director permits the pretreatment or equalization of waste flows, the design and installation of the
plants and equipment shall be subject to the review and approval of the director, and the local, state, and federal
agencies having jurisdiction and subject to the requirements of all applicable codes, resolutions, and laws. See §30-
54.
In the event of an accidental spill or unavoidable loss to the drains of any deleterious materials, the owner
shall promptly notify the director of the nature of the spill, the quantity, and time of occurrence.
§30-51. Wastes from Garbage Grinders
Food Waste Grinders installed in dwellings shall be regulated by the Plumbing Code.
No business establishment shall install any garbage grinder or replace an existing garbage grinder after the
effective date of this ordinance, without approval of the City Engineer in conformance with the Uniform Plumbing
Code as adopted by the City.
All garbage grinders shall shred the waste to a degree that all particles will be carried freely under normal
flow conditions prevailing in the public sewer. Garbage grinders shall not be used for grinding plastic, paper
products, inert materials, or garden refuse.
All waste is subject to Section 30-48 regarding Deleterious Discharges and the latest edition of the fee
schedule for extra strength waste.
Amended by Ordinance No. 9506, effective 11/04/2014
§30-52. Grease, Oil, and Sand Traps
Grease (animal), oil, and sand interceptors, or traps, shall be provided by the owner when, in the opinion
of the director, they are necessary for the proper handling of liquid wastes containing grease in excessive amounts,
sand, or other harmful ingredients; except that interceptors shall not be required for private living quarters or
dwelling units. All interceptors shall be of a type and capacity approved by the director and shall be so located as to
be readily and easily accessible for cleaning and inspection.
Interceptors will be maintained at appropriate intervals and proof of maintenance will be maintained for at
least three (3) years. Manifests showing the material removed from the interceptors was disposed of in a proper
manner will be maintained for at least three (3) years.
§30-53. Unlawful Use of Manholes
Opening or entering manholes for any purpose whatever is strictly prohibited, except by persons duly
authorized to do so.
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No person shall discharge any substance directly into a manhole or other opening in the public sewers
other than through an approved building sewer, unless upon written application to the director and payment of the
applicable user charges and fees, and the director issues a permit for such direct discharges.
Article VIII. Industrial Wastes and Discharge Permits
§30-54. Major Contributing Industries
All major contributing industries proposing to directly or indirectly connect to or discharge wastes into the
sanitary sewers shall obtain a discharge permit before connecting to or discharging into these sewers.
§30-55. Industrial Wastes; Requirements
Persons proposing to or who actually discharge industrial wastes which contain none of the prohibited
ingredients or characteristics set forth in Article VII of this ordinance, other than excessive concentrations of BOD,
suspended solids and grease, hydrogen sulfide, or TKN shall be required to pretreat their wastes to meet the
requirements of "Normal Strength Wastewater" with the exception that wastes may be accepted for treatment if all
the following requirements are met:
(1) The wastes will not cause damage to the sanitary sewer system;
(2) The wastes will not impair the wastewater treatment process;
(3) The discharger of the waste agrees to pay a surcharge over and above the published sewer rates when
the waste strength exceeds that of "Normal Strength Wastewater." See Article IX.
§30-56. Pretreatment Requirements
When the Director determines that any industrial waste will be harmful to the structures, treatment
processes or operation of the wastewater treatment works, or detrimental to the water pollution control plant
effluent, the person discharging the waste shall provide, at his or her own expense, preliminary treatment or
processing facilities as may be determined by the director as necessary to make the waste acceptable for admission
to the public sanitary sewers.
When the director determines that an industrial waste must be pretreated, the owner shall submit plans and
specifications of the proposed pretreatment facilities, and any other pertinent information relating to proposed
preliminary treatment facilities by an approved registered professional engineer authorized to do business in the
State of Nebraska to the to the director for review, and no construction of such facilities shall be commenced until
said approvals are obtained in writing. After the plans and specifications are reviewed as submitted, or as amended
by the director, the owner shall proceed to provide pretreatment facilities. If the pretreatment facilities are completed
according to the plans and specifications, and the owner provides a proper sewer connection permit from the plant to
the sanitary sewers, the director will issue the owner an industrial waste discharge permit authorizing such
connection and permitting the owner to discharge waste into the sanitary sewers at the rate, quantity, quality and
other conditions stated in the permit. These pretreatment facilities shall be maintained continuously in satisfactory
and effective operation by the owner at the owner's expense.
§30-57. Discharge Permit; Application
Persons requiring a discharge permit shall complete and file with the Department an application in the
form prescribed by the director and accompanied by applicable fees. Except as otherwise agreed in writing by the
director, the applicant shall submit, in units and terms appropriate for evaluation, the following information:
(1) Name, address, and Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) number of applicant.
(2) Volume of waste to be discharged.
(3) Waste constituents and characteristics including BOD, suspended solids, pH, biodegradable oils and
grease, total sulfides, TKN, and any others required by the director.
(4) Time and duration of discharge.
(5) Average and thirty minute peak waste flow rates, including daily, weekly, monthly, and seasonal
variations, if any.
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(6) Ground plan or plat sufficient to indicate locations of building sewers, building drains, process waste
sewers, monitoring facilities and pretreatment facilities with respect to buildings, property lines, streets,
public sewers, and industrial process facilities.
(7) Description of plant activities, facilities, and processes, including all types of waste which are or could
be discharged.
(8) Each product produced by type, amount, and rate of production when required to determine compliance
with pretreatment standards.
(9) Number and type of employees, and hours of work.
(10) Any other information the director may feel is necessary to evaluate the permit application.
The Department will evaluate the data furnished and may require additional information. After evaluation
of the data furnished, the director may issue a discharge permit subject to the terms and conditions of this ordinance.
Wastewater constituents and characteristics shall not be recognized as confidential information.
§30-58. Discharge Permit; Requirements
Discharge permits may contain any or all of the following conditions and requirements:
(1) The average and maximum waste pollutant concentrations permitted to be discharged into the sanitary
sewers.
(2) The maximum daily amounts of BOD, suspended solids, pH, biodegradable oils and grease, total sulfides,
TKN, chlorides and conductivity permitted to be discharged into the sanitary sewers.
(3) Limits on rate and time of discharge and requirements on flow regulations and equalization.
(4) Requirements for installation of inspection and sampling facilities.
(5) Pretreatment requirements.
(6) Specifications for monitoring programs which may include sampling locations, frequency and methods of
sampling and the number, types, and standards for tests and reporting schedule.
(7) Requirements for submission of technical reports or discharge reports.
(8) Requirements for maintaining plant records relating to waste discharges as specified by the director and
making the records available to the Department.
(9) Additional requirements as may be determined by the director.
§30-59. Discharge Permit; Term
Permits shall be issued for a specified period of time but in no event shall a permit extend beyond five (5)
years from the date of issuance. Ninety days prior to the expiration of the permit, the owner shall apply to the
Department for a renewal of the permit.
The owner shall be notified in writing of any proposed changes in the permit at least thirty days prior to
the effective date of change. The notice shall include a specified time schedule for compliance. This time schedule
shall be based on practical delivery and construction time requirements, and shall become part of the permit.
§30-60. Discharge Permit; Not Transferable
Waste discharge permits are issued to a specific owner for a specific operation. A waste discharge permit
shall not be reassigned or transferred or sold to a new owner. A waste discharge permit shall not be transferred to a
new or significantly changed operation.
§30-61. Discharge Permit; Revocation
Any owner who violates any of these rules and regulations, or applicable state and/or federal regulations,
or any of the following conditions which are hereby made part of every permit, whether stated therein or not, is
subject to having owner's permit revoked:
(1) The owner shall factually report the waste constituents and characteristics of the discharge.
(2) The owner shall report significant changes in operation, or in waste constituents and characteristics.
(3) The owner shall allow reasonable access to owner's plant or facilities for the purpose of inspection or
monitoring.
(4) The owner shall comply with each and every term and condition of the permit.
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Before a permit is revoked, the owner shall be sent written notice fifteen days in advance of the date of a
hearing by the director. The owner shall have the opportunity to present evidence at the hearing. The director shall
notify the owner in writing of the decision by no later than fifteen days after the hearing.
§30-62. Monitoring Facilities
The director may require any industrial plant owner to construct, at the owner's expense, monitoring
facilities to allow inspection, sampling, and flow measurement of the lateral sewer or internal drainage systems, and
may also require sampling or metering equipment to be provided, installed, and operated at the owner's expense.
The monitoring facility shall be situated on the owner's property and located so that it will not be
obstructed by landscaping or parked vehicles.
The personnel of the Department shall have access to the monitoring facilities at all times for inspection
and sample collection. If the facilities are locked, special arrangements shall be made to allow access. The
Department's personnel shall also have the right to set up monitoring devices at the facilities. There shall be ample
room in or near such monitoring facilities to allow adequate sampling and composition of samples for analysis. The
monitoring facilities, sampling, and measuring equipment shall be maintained at all times in a safe and proper
operating condition at the expense of the owner.
The sampling and monitoring facilities shall be provided in accordance with the Department's
requirements, standards and specifications. Unless a time extension is otherwise granted by the director, construction
shall be completed within ninety days following the issuance of written notification by the Department.
§30-63. Access to Owner's Property
The owner of any industrial plant where waste is created or discharged shall allow the employees of the
Department ready access at all reasonable times to all parts of the property for the purposes of inspection or
sampling or for the performance of their duties. The Department shall have the right to set up on the owner's
property such devices as are necessary to conduct sampling or metering operations. Where an owner has security
measures in force which would require proper identification and clearance before entry into the facilities, the owner
shall make necessary arrangements with its security guards so that upon presentation of suitable identification,
personnel from the Department will be permitted to enter without delay for the purpose of performing their specific
responsibilities. While performing the work, the Department personnel shall observe all safety rules established by
the owner and applicable to the plant or facilities. The Department shall have no authority to inquire into any
processes including metallurgical, chemical, oil, refining, ceramic, paper, or other industries beyond that point
having a direct bearing on the kind and source of discharge to the sewers or facilities for waste treatment.
§30-64. Reliability of Monitoring Facilities
Approval of proposed monitoring facilities or equipment by the director does not, in any way, guarantee
that those facilities or equipment will function in the manner prescribed by their constructor or manufacturer; nor
shall they relieve a person of the responsibility to enlarge or otherwise modify such facilities to accomplish the
intended purpose.
§30-65. Sampling Methods
All measurements, tests, and analyses of the characteristics of industrial wastes shall be determined in
accordance with EPA approved methods published in the latest edition of Standard Methods for the Examination of
Water and Wastewater published by the American Health Association and American Water Works Association,
or Methods for Chemical Analysis of Water and Wastes published by the Environmental Monitoring and Support
Laboratory, Office of Research and Development, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, and shall be determined
at the monitoring facilities or from samples taken at the monitoring facilities. In the event no special monitoring
facility has been installed, the sampling shall be done at the nearest downstream manhole in the public sewers to the
point at which the building lateral sewer is connected. Sampling shall be carried out by customarily accepted
methods to reflect the effects of waste constituents upon the wastewater treatment works and to determine the
existence of possible hazards to life, limb and property.
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§30-66. Special Contracts or Agreements
No statement contained in these rules and regulations shall be construed as preventing any special
agreement or arrangement between the City and any person whereby an industrial waste of unusual strength or
character may be accepted by the Department for transport and/or treatment, subject to applicable fees or payments.
§30-67. Excessive Pollutant Penalty
If a person discharges amounts of permissible pollutants in excess of the amounts permitted in the
discharge permit, as stated in §30-56, a penalty of one thousand dollars per day of violation shall be imposed and
paid by the person discharging wastes in violation of the permit.
§30-68. Indemnity
In the event a person does discharge excessive amounts of pollutants in violation of the discharge permit,
said person shall agree to indemnify and hold the City harmless against and from any and all loss, damage, claims,
demands, actions, causes of action, penalties, judgments, costs, and expenses of whatsoever nature which may result
from injury to or death of persons whomsoever, or from loss or destruction of or damage to property whatsoever, or
results in the City being in violation of state or federal regulatory agency requirements, when such violation, injury,
death, loss, destruction, or damage arises in any way in connection with or incident to a person depositing amounts
of industrial waste in excess of those permitted in the discharge permit into the City's sanitary sewers. It must be
proved, on an individual case basis, that a person's depositing of excessive amounts of pollutants, on a daily basis,
was in fact the cause of a violation, injury, death, loss, destruction, or damage, and that the excessive discharge was
not due to force majeure.
§30-69. Charges to Major Industries
Each major contributing industry shall be assessed a monthly charge that reflects the City's cost of
owning, operating, and maintaining the facilities used to serve these customers. The monthly charges shall be
determined from time to time based upon analysis of the costs of capital and operation and maintenance costs
associated with the facilities used to provide service.
Article IX. Industrial Waste Surcharge
§30-70. When Surcharge Is Applicable
An industrial waste surcharge shall be assessed against any person discharging industrial wastes into the
City's sanitary sewer system where the contributed waste strength exceeds that of "Normal Strength Wastewater" as
defined in §30-1. Persons subject to the industrial waste surcharge shall be subject to the regular sewer user charges.
§30-71. Pollutants Subject to Surcharge
The monthly amount of pollutants subject to the surcharge will be based on the average loading per plant
operating day, in excess of 250 mg/L for BOD or suspended solids, in excess of 100mg/L for biodegradable oils and
grease, in excess of 30mg/L for TKN, in excess of 25 mg/L for Nitrates, in excess of 0 mg/L for hydrogen sulfide,
lower than 6.0 or higher than 9 for pH, times the number of operating days per month.
§30-72. Amount of Surcharge
The industrial waste surcharge to be assessed each month will be determined by application of the rates
then in effect.
The surcharge amount shall be determined by calculating the average number of pollutant pounds per
operating day based on the average of periodic grab or composite samples obtained and tested as described in §30-
63.
In computing the surcharge amount, no credit will be allowed because a pollutant strength is less than that
allowed in "Normal Strength Wastewater."
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§30-73. Review of Surcharge Rates
The director shall review the surcharge rates each August and adjust them, if necessary, to reflect the
actual cost to treat the pollutants subject to the surcharge.
§30-74. Monitoring Facilities
When a person discharges a waste that is subject to the industrial waste surcharge, the director may require
monitoring facilities be provided. The installation and use of the monitoring facilities shall be in compliance with
§30-60 and §30-63.
§30-75. Surcharge for Class Groups
The director may classify certain commercial and industrial establishments which routinely discharge
BOD and suspended solids concentrations exceeding those established for "Normal Strength Wastewater," into the
following classes:
(1) Eating Places: Includes restaurants, bars, lounges, and other establishments which engage in the preparation
of food or beverage which is served directly to the consumer.
(2) Food and Kindred Products Processing: Includes commercial establishments which engage in the
preparation, packaging, processing, or distribution of food, food products, grains, or produce, and which
discharge less than 200,000 gallons of wastes per month.
(3) Equipment Service Facilities: Includes establishments which perform washing, cleaning, or servicing of
automobiles, trucks, buses, machinery, or equipment; this class to include public facilities, facilities limited to
specific companies, and attended or coin-operated establishments.
The director shall assess an industrial waste surcharge for each class based on waste strength
determinations established by averaging grab or composite samples or both, taken from a representative number of
establishments in each class and shall apply this surcharge to the water consumption or metered wastewater of the
establishment. If the establishment is within a larger facility for which water usage is determined from a master
meter, the director shall determine an estimated volume for the establishment on which the surcharge is applied. The
director shall then add the appropriate industrial surcharge to billings for regular water and sanitary sewer service for
each establishment included in one of the classes.
If an establishment contains operations from more than one of the classes, and the director determines that
the surcharge for a particular class would not adequately compensate the City for its cost of treatment, the director
may assess a surcharge based on a proportional average of the class surcharges involved, or may require the
establishment to be billed under the requirements of §30-70.
The owner of an establishment classified into one of the classes may elect to have the industrial surcharge
billed under §30-70 rather than this section, by making application to the director and paying the required sampling
costs.
The director may revise the class surcharges in the future to reflect a change in the average strength of the
wastes discharged or to reflect a change in the costs to treat these wastes.
§30-76. Contract for Reserved Capacity
The director may, with the approval of the council, enter into a contract with persons discharging
industrial wastes who desire to reserve a portion of the design capacity of the sanitary sewer system or water
pollution control plant. The contract shall contain a provision stating that an annual amount, representing the
person's proportionate share of the City's net annual capital investment cost in the facilities reserved, shall be paid by
the person signing the contract. The contract shall also contain a provision that if the person's average daily flow
varies more than 20 percent on a yearly basis, either party may open the contract for renegotiation of the minimum
payment.
Article X. Sewer Rates and Charges
§30-77. Purpose of Article
The mayor and council of the city hereby find and determine: This City has constructed and owns and
operates a sewerage system and plant for the treatment, purification, and disposal in a sanitary manner of the liquid
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and solid wastes, sewage, and night soil of such community and it is necessary, in order to protect the health of the
inhabitants of the city and to comply with the law of the state and the requirements of the department of health of the
state that the sewerage system be operated and maintained; that in order to provide the revenues to operate and
maintain the sewer system and disposal plant and to create a reserve fund for the purpose of future maintenance, it is
necessary that the City establish just and equitable rates and charges to be paid to the City for the use of such
disposal plant and sewerage system by each person whose premises are served thereby.
§30-78. Consumer; Defined
The word "consumer" as used in this article shall include all users of the municipal sewerage system of the
City, including all persons whose premises are served thereby and all owners and tenants of real estate and buildings
connected with such sewerage system or served thereby and all users of such system who in any way use the same
or discharge sanitary sewage, industrial waste, water or other liquid either directly or indirectly into the sewerage
system of the City.
§30-79. Consumer; Classification
Consumers shall be classified as residential or commercial. For the purposes of this article a residential
consumer is one whose property is used exclusively for residential purposes and commercial consumers are all
consumers other than residential consumers.
§30-80. Rental Charge; Computation
For the use of the city sewer system, each consumer shall pay a rental charge which shall be computed and
based on his contribution of sewage to such system; provided, that a minimum charge for sewer rental as set forth in
§30-84 and §30-85 shall be made for each dwelling unit which is directly or indirectly connected to the City sanitary
sewer system, unless for a complete billing period the City water supply to such unit has been disconnected by the
City, or the private water supply disconnected to the satisfaction of the City. For the purposes of this Article, a
dwelling unit shall mean one or more rooms and a single kitchen designed as a unit for occupancy by one family for
living and sleeping purposes, and shall include a manufactured home. If more than one dwelling unit is served from
a single water meter or single private water source as in the case of apartments and mobile home courts, a
percentage of the minimum rate shall be charged against each unit, depending on the number of dwelling units per
water meter or private water source as follows:
2 to 5 dwelling units........................................................................... 65%
6 to 10 dwelling units......................................................................... 60%
11 to 20 dwelling units....................................................................... 55%
21 and over dwelling units................................................................ 50%
The above charges shall be computed upon the yearly average of the number of dwelling units occupied.
§30-81. Rental; Residential and Commercial
The charges to be paid by residential consumers for use of the sewerage system and disposal plant shall be
based upon water consumption. The monthly residential sewer charges for the twelve months following April 1st of
each year will be based on the average water consumption for that property during the months of January, February
and March. Commercial customers shall pay according to the meter reading which precedes billing.
Amended by Ordinance No. 9524, effective 03/17/2015
§30-82. Rental Charge; Use of Water Meters
The sewer rental charge shall be applied separately to each individual water meter which measures water
contributing to or discharging into the city sewerage system and shall be determined by the water meter reading for
water furnished by the water works system of the city or by privately-owned water supply which may contribute to
or discharge into the sewerage system. In the case of unmetered water supply, the quantity of water used and
discharged into the sewerage system of the City shall be determined to the satisfaction of the council and at the
expense of the owner of the unmetered water supply. If the quantity of unmetered water discharged into the
sewerage system is estimated by the council to be in excess of one thousand cubic feet per month for any one month,
the council may require that such water supply be metered at the expense of the owner or consumer.
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Should any meter get out of order or repair and fail to register properly, such consumer will be charged at
the average monthly consumption as shown by the meter when in order for six months previous, or fraction thereof,
if the same has not been used that long.
§30-83. Volume Charges
The charges for sewer service shall be paid either quarterly or monthly in conformance with the billing for
water, and each consumer shall be billed per 100 cubic feet in accordance with the City of Grand Island Fee
Schedule.
§30-84. Service Charges
The monthly service charge for sewage contributions to consumers and users shall be in accordance with
the City of Grand Island Fee Schedule, regardless of the volume of sewage contributed.
§30-85. Industrial Waste Surcharge
Extra Strength Surcharge
An industrial waste surcharge shall be assessed against any person discharging industrial wastes into the
City's sanitary sewer system where the contributed wastewater strength exceeds normal strength wastewater and
shall be billed in accordance with the City of Grand Island Fee Schedule.
Customer Charge
The specific costs incurred by the City associated with monitoring and determining flow and strength.
Industrial Four Part Charge
The industrial service four-part charges will be applied to those industrial users who certify that their
sewage contributions are less than normal strength wastewater, and such customers shall be billed in accordance
with the City of Grand Island Fee Schedule.
Customer Charge
The specific costs incurred by the City associated with monitoring and determining flow and strength and/or
checking the users certification.
§30-86. Minimum Charges
The minimum charge for sewage contributions shall be the sum of applicable service charge, volume
charge and/or extra strength surcharge. For customers billed on the industrial four part charge, the minimum charge
shall be the sum of the volume, BOD, SS, oil and grease, hydrogen sulfide, ammonia, and customer charge.
The minimum charge for sewage contributions to consumers and users who are not required to meter their
water supply shall be in accordance with the City of Grand Island Fee Schedule.
§30-87. Reserved
§30-88. Collection
The sewer rental charges prescribed by this article shall be collected at the same time and in the same
manner and by the same officers as water charges are collected by the City.
§30-89. Delinquent Charges
Bills for sewer rental charges made by this Article shall be rendered as for water service of the City and all
rental charges levied by this Article which are not paid at or before water service charges of the City are required to
be paid shall be deemed to be delinquent and the water service of such consumer may be discontinued.
§30-90. Charges To Be a Lien
All rental charges prescribed by this article shall be a lien upon the premises and real estate for which the
sewer service is supplied and used and if not paid when due such charge shall be certified to the city treasurer and
may be recovered by the City in an action at law and such delinquent charges may be certified to the county clerk
and assessed against the real estate and premises served and be collected and returned in the same manner as other
city taxes are certified, collected, and returned.
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§30-91. Disposition of Funds
The mayor and council hereby find and determine that the rental charges established by this article are just
and equitable rates and charges to be paid to the City for the use of its disposal plant and sewerage system by each
person whose premises are served thereby. All moneys collected for such rental charges shall be paid into the sewer
and sewer collection funds and shall be used only for the purpose of maintenance and operation of the existing sewer
system and disposal plant, and to create a reserve fund for the purpose of future maintenance, pursuant to Article 5,
Chapter 18, Reissue Revised Statutes of Nebraska 1943.
§30-92. Accounting System
Under Ordinance No. 4131, the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, has agreed to account for its revenues and
expenditures in a specified manner. It is considered that the requirements for user charge accounting systems can be
met by following the accounting procedures outlined in Ordinance No. 4131 and supplemental ordinance which
have been issued subsequently for additional bonds.
§30-93. Special Rates
Where, in the judgment of the council, special conditions surround the use of city water to the extent that
the application of the service charges, rates, or rentals as specified by this Article would be inequitable and unfair to
either the City or such consumers, the council shall establish a special rate applying to such consumers. Such special
rates when adopted by ordinance by the city council shall apply to all consumers under like circumstances.
§30-94. Water Discharged Into Storm Sewers
The provisions of this Article do not apply to water discharged into the storm sewer.
§30-95. Charges for Septic Tank Sludge
Septic tank sludge may be deposited at the City's Wastewater Facility in a location designated by the
superintendent of the said plant or his representative after payment of a fee in accordance with the City of Grand
Island Fee Schedule for ordinary septage, having strength up to 6,000 mg/l BOD, and 20,000 mg/l SS.
Per 100 gallons or fraction thereof of tank capacity in accordance with the City of Grand Island Fee
Schedule.
For septage having strength of more than 6,000 mg/L BOD, and 20,000 mb/L SS, the fee shall be charged
according to the current Fee Schedule for charges of high septic sludge.
Waste from a recreational vehicle may be deposited at the City's water pollution control plant in a location
designated by the superintendent of said plant. Fees for such discharge of recreational waste shall be on a voluntary
basis.
§30-96. User Charge System Review
The City will review the user charge system at least every two years and revise user charge rates as
necessary to insure that the system generates adequate revenues to pay the cost of operation and maintenance,
including replacement, and that the system continues to provide for the proportional distribution of operation and
maintenance, including replacement expenses among users and user classes.
§30-97. Reserved
§30-98. Toxic Pollutants
Any user which discharges any toxic pollutants which cause an increase in the cost of managing the
effluent or the sludge from the City's treatment works, or any user which discharges any substance which singly or
by interaction with other substances causes identifiable increases in the cost of operation and maintenance, including
replacement of the treatment works, shall pay for such increased cost.
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SECTION 2. Chapter 30, Sections 30-1 through 30-96 as now existing, and any
ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith be, and hereby are, repealed.
SECTION 3. This ordinance shall be in force and take effect from and after its
passage and publication, within fifteen days in one issue of the Grand Island Independent as
provided by law.
Enacted: August 8, 2017.
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Jeremy L. Jensen, Mayor
Attest:
________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
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City of Grand Island
Tuesday, August 8, 2017
Council Session
Item G-1
Approving Minutes of July 25, 2107 City Council Regular Meeting
Staff Contact: RaNae Edwards
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CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA
MINUTES OF CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
July 25, 2017
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, a Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of
Grand Island, Nebraska was conducted in the Council Chambers of City Hall, 100 East First
Street, on July 25, 2017. Notice of the meeting was given in The Grand Island Independent on
July 19, 2017.
Mayor Jeremy L. Jensen called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. The following City Council
members were present: Mitch Nickerson, Mark Stelk, Jeremy Jones, Chuck Haase, Linna Dee
Donaldson, Michelle Fitzke, Vaughn Minton, Roger Steele, and Mike Paulick. Councilmember
Julie Hehnke was absent. The following City Officials were present: City Administrator Marlan
Ferguson, City Clerk RaNae Edwards, Finance Director Renae Jimenez, City Attorney Jerry
Janulewicz, and Public Works Director John Collins.
Mayor Jensen introduced Community Youth Council member Megan Woods.
INVOCATION was given by Pastor Stan Davis, New Life Community Church, 301 West 2nd
Street followed by the PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE.
PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS:
Recognition of Anna Sorensen, Senior Public Safety Dispatcher for 20 Years of Service with the
City of Grand Island. The Mayor and City Council recognized Senior Public Safety Dispatcher
Anna Sorensen for 20 years of service with the City of Grand Island. Ms. Sorensen was present
to for the recognition.
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
Public Hearing on Amendment to the Redevelopment Plan for CRA Area #1 located at 523 E.
Division/206 S. Plum (Weinrich Developments, Inc.). Regional Planning Director Chad Nabity
reported that Weinrich Development Inc., the owner of a vacant house at 523 E. Division had
submitted a proposed amendment to the redevelopment plan that would provide for demolition
and redevelopment of this property for multi-family residential uses. Staff recommended
approval. Sonja Weinrich spoke in support. No further public testimony was heard.
Public Hearing on CRA Area #25 Blighted and Substandard Study for 12,232.94 Acres located at the
Cornhusker Army Ammunition Plant (Central Nebraska Growth Foundation). Regional Planning
Director Chad Nabity reported that the Central Nebraska Growth Foundation commissioned a
Blight and Substandard Study for proposed Redevelopment Area 25 to be prepared by Marvin
Planning Consultants. The study pertained to 12,230 acres, more or less, of property at the
former Cornhusker Army Ammunition Plant (CAAP) west of Grand Island located between
Husker Highway and Airport Road and between 60th Road and Schauppsville Road. Staff
recommended approval. Ron Depue, 308 No. Locust Street; Keith Marvin, Marvin Consulting
Group from David City; Neal Niedfelt representing Southern Public Power District; and KC
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Hehnke representing Central Nebraska Growth Foundation spoke in support. No further public
testimony was heard.
Public Hearing on Community Development Block Grant 2017-2018 Annual Action Plan Funding
Allocations. Charley Falmlen with the Community Development Department reported that the
Annual Action Plan addresses the intended use of an allocated $360,253 in entitlement grant
funds under the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program and identifies
community development priority needs, objectives, and activities to be implemented during
fiscal year 2017-2018. Staff recommended approval. No public testimony was heard.
Public Hearing on Acquisition of Utility Easement - Corner of Cougar & Antelope Drives (MAN
Properties, LLC). Utilities Director Tim Luchsinger reported that acquisition of a utility easement
located at the corner o Cougar and Antelope Drives was needed in order to have access to install,
upgrade, maintain, and repair power appurtenances, including lines and transformers. This
easement was needed for the expansion of GI Trailer Company. Staff recommended approval.
No public testimony was heard.
Public Hearing on Request from Midland Ag Service, Inc. for a Conditional Use Permit to Allow
Parking for the Nebraska State Fair and Similar Events Located at 1311 South Stuhr Road. Building
Department Director Craig Lewis reported that Midland Ag Service, Inc. had submitted a
Conditional Use Permit application to allow property located at 1311 South Stuhr Road to continue
to be utilized as a parking lot for the Nebraska State Fair and other similar events. Staff
recommended approval. No public testimony was heard.
ORDINANCES:
Councilmember Minton moved “that the statutory rules requiring ordinances to be read by title
on three different days are suspended and that ordinance numbered:
#9637 - Consideration of Vacation of Utility Easement - 2241 N. Diers Avenue
be considered for passage on the same day upon reading by number only and that the City Clerk
be permitted to call out the number of this ordinance on second reading and then upon final
passage and call for a roll call vote on each reading and then upon final passage.”
Councilmember Nickerson seconded the motion. Upon roll call vote, all voted aye. Motion
adopted.
Utilities Director Tim Luchsinger reported that a new easement was completed to reroute the
underground high voltage primary electrical for a new Discount Tire Store at 2241 N. Diers
Avenue and this easement needed to be vacated so they could construct their new building at that
location. Staff recommended approval.
Motion by Paulick, second by Stelk to approve Ordinance #9637.
City Clerk: Ordinance #9637 on first reading. All those in favor of the passage of this ordinance
on first reading, answer roll call vote. Upon roll call vote, all voted aye. Motion adopted.
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City Clerk: Ordinance #9637 on second and final reading. All those in favor of the passage of
this ordinance on second and final reading, answer roll call vote. Upon roll call vote, all voted
aye. Motion adopted.
Mayor Jensen: By reason of the roll call votes on first reading and then upon second and final
readings, Ordinance #9637 is declared to be lawfully adopted upon publication as required by
law.
CONSENT AGENDA: Motion by Donaldson, second by Fitzke to approve the Consent Agenda.
Upon roll call vote, all voted aye. Motion adopted.
Approving Minutes of July 10, 2017 City Council Joint Health Meeting.
Approving Minutes of July 11, 2107 City Council Regular Meeting.
Approving Minutes of July 18, 2017 City Council Special Budget Meeting.
Approving Re-Appointments of Barry Burrows and Bryan Fiala to the Tree Board.
Approving Re-Appointments of Bob Loewenstein and Melissa Girard-Lemons to the Animal
Advisory Board.
Approving Liquor Manager Designation Request for Robert Steider, 9610 Glass Ridge Court,
Lincoln, NE for Super Saver #19, 1602 West 2nd Street and Super Saver #28, 710 West State
Street.
#2017-200 - Approving Budget Amendment to 2016-2017 Annual Action Plan for Community
Development Block Grant Activities.
#2017-201 - Approving Change Order No. 1 for CDBG Contract 2016-4 - Small Business Rental
Assistance Program to Increase the Contract Amount to the Downtown BID from $35,000 to
$110,000 and Extending the Completion Date to September 30, 2018.
#2017-202 - Approving Acquisition of Utility Easement - Corner of Cougar & Antelope Drives
(MAN Properties LLC).
#2017-203 - Approving Bid Award for Boiler Condition Assessment at Platte Generating Station
with TEI Construction Services of Magnolia, Texas in an Amount of $189,754.00.
#2017-204 - Approving Amendment No. 2 for Enterprise Asset Management System for the
Public Works Department with Cartegraph Systems, Inc. of Dubuque, Iowa in an Amount of
$24,100.00.
REQUESTS AND REFERRALS:
Consideration of Review of the Public Hearing on the Community Development Block Grant
2017-2018 Annual Action Plan Funding Allocations. This item was related to the
aforementioned Public Hearing. Staff recommended approval.
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Motion by Fitzke, second by Minton to approve the Community Development Block Grant
2017-2018 Annual Action Plan. Upon roll call vote, all voted aye. Motion adopted.
Consideration of Request from Midland Ag Service, Inc. for a Conditional Use Permit to Allow
Parking for the Nebraska State Fair and Similar Events Located at 1311 South Stuhr Road. This
item was related to the aforementioned Public Hearing. Staff recommended approval. Mr. Lewis
answered questions concerning this lot not having to be graveled.
Motion by Minton, second by Paulick to approve the request. Upon roll call vote, all voted aye.
Motion adopted.
RESOLUTIONS:
#2017-205 - Consideration of Approving Amendment to the Redevelopment Plan for Area 1
located at 523 E. Division/206 S. Plum (Weinrich Developments, Inc.). This item was related to
the aforementioned Public Hearing. Staff recommended approval. Discussion was held
concerning the housing needs study done in 2014. Mr. Nabity stated the study is done every five
years and would be done again in 2018 or 2019.
Motion by Donaldson, second by Fitzke to approve Resolution #2017-205. Upon roll call vote,
all voted aye. Motion adopted.
#2017-206 - Consideration of Approving CRA Area #25 Blighted and Substandard Study for
12,232.94 Acres located at the Cornhusker Army Ammunition Plant (Central Nebraska Growth
Foundation). This item was related to the aforementioned Public Hearing. Staff recommended
approval. Discussion was held concerning annexing this property into the City to broaden the tax
base. Mr. Nabity stated we had to follow state statutes and this property had to be contiguous in
order to annex. Mr. Depue answered questions concerning liability to the city with regards to
development on contaminated land.
Motion by Nickerson, second by Fitzke to approve Resolution #2017-206. Upon roll call vote,
all voted aye. Motion adopted.
#2017-207 - Approving Submission of the 2017-2018 Annual Action Plan for Community
Development Block Grant Activities. Charley Falmlen with the Community Development
Department reported that the Annual Action Plan addressed the intended use of an allocated
$360,253 in entitlement grant funds under the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
program and identified community development priority needs, objectives, and activities to be
implemented during fiscal year 2017-2018. Staff recommended approval.
Motion by Minton, second by Stelk to approve Resolution #2017-207. Upon roll call vote, all
voted aye. Motion adopted.
#2017-208 - Consideration of Approving FY 2017-2018 Annual Budget for Downtown Business
Improvement District 2013 and setting Date for Board of Equalization. Finance Director Renae
Jimenez reported that the Downtown Business Improvement District 2013 had submitted their
2017-2018 budget which provided for special assessments in the amount of $101,209.00. She
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requested the Board of Equalization date be set for September 12, 2017. Staff recommended
approval. Ryan Hand, 617 West 3rd Street answered questions regarding rental assistance.
Motion by Donaldson, second by Fitzke to approve Resolution #2017-208. Upon roll call vote,
all voted aye. Motion adopted.
#2017-209 - Consideration of Approving an Agreement with Verizon Wireless for Antennas at
the Heartland Events Center. City Attorney Jerry Janulewicz reported that Verizon Wireless was
installing additional antenna nodes within various buildings at the Fonner Park/State Fair site
including the Heartland Events Center and was requesting a license agreement from the City.
Staff recommended approval.
Motion by Fitzke, second by Minton to approve Resolution #2017-209. Upon roll call vote, all
voted aye. Motion adopted.
PAYMENT OF CLAIMS:
Motion by Minton, second by Fitzke to approve the payment of claims for the period of July 12,
2017 through July 25, 2017 for a total amount of $5,070,897.27. Upon roll call vote,
Councilmembers Steele, Minton, Fitzke, Donaldson, Haase, Jones, Stelk, and Nickerson voted
aye. Councilmember Paulick abstained. Motion adopted.
Questioned was a claim for a licensing agreement in the IT Department.
ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned at 8:07 p.m.
RaNae Edwards
City Clerk
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City of Grand Island
Tuesday, August 8, 2017
Council Session
Item G-2
Approving Request of Fonner Park Exposition and Events Center,
Inc. (Heartland Events Center) for Ratification of Nomination and
Election of Board of Directors
At the December 21, 1998 City Council Meeting, Resolution #98-332 was adopted supporting the
application of Fonner Park to the Internal Revenue Service for a 501(c)(3) exemption for construction
and operation of an Exposition and Events Center. This approval created the formation of the Fonner
Park Exposition and Events Center, Inc. The Internal Revenue Service requires the election of the
members of the Board of Directors of Fonner Park Exposition and Events Center, Inc. be ratified by the
Grand Island City Council. The appointments of Jim Cannon, Steve Dowding, Barry Sandstrom, Roger
Luebbe, and Brad Mellema to the Board of Directors for the Fonner Park Exposition and Events
Center, Inc. are recommended.
Staff Contact: Mayor Jeremy Jensen
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City of Grand Island
Tuesday, August 8, 2017
Council Session
Item G-3
#2017-210 - Approving Amendment No. 1 for Engineering
Consulting Services Related to Sycamore Street Underpass
Rehabilitation
Staff Contact: John Collins, P.E. - Public Works Director
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Council Agenda Memo
From:Keith Kurz PE, Assistant Public Works Director
Meeting:August 8, 2017
Subject:Approving Amendment No. 1 for Engineering
Consulting Services Related to Sycamore Street
Underpass Rehabilitation
Presenter(s):John Collins PE, Public Works Director
Background
On February 14, 2017, via Resolution No. 2017-31, City Council approved an agreement
for engineering consulting services related to Sycamore Street Underpass Rehabilitation
with Alfred Benesch & Company of Lincoln, Nebraska in the amount of $70,912.00.
The Sycamore Street underpass was built in 1950 and engineering analysis has identified
a number of repairs and replacements which must be implemented to extend the life of
the structure. This includes a number of issues related to the retaining walls, the South
Front Street Bridge, and the storm sewer pumping system. The initial phase of this
contract focused geotechnical and structural analysis necessary to develop the most cost
effective design. Several alternatives were considered for the South Front Street Bridge,
including:
Removal without replacement $2,238,000
Replace with narrower, higher bridge $2,380,000
Reconstruct existing bridge $2,575,000
Discussion
An amendment to the original agreement with Alfred Benesch & Company is necessary
to allow for the final design phase of the Sycamore Street Underpass Rehabilitation
project. Such amendment will include data collection, groundwater analysis, storm water
drain system investigation and analysis, final structural design of a replacement bridge
and abutment as detailed in the scope of services, remediation of the existing remaining
traffic bridge, abutments and retaining walls, pump replacement and relocation, and final
roadway design and utility coordination. Amendment No. 1 is for an amount not to
exceed $214,210.00, resulting in a revised agreement total of $285,122.00. The higher
effort structural analysis and data collection may impact the costs if conditions are not as
anticipated.
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Alternatives
It appears that the Council has the following alternatives concerning the issue at hand.
The Council may:
1.Move to approve
2.Refer the issue to a Committee
3.Postpone the issue to future date
4.Take no action on the issue
Recommendation
City Administration recommends that the Council approve Amendment No. 1 to the
original agreement for engineering consulting services related to Sycamore Street
Underpass Rehabilitation with Alfred Benesch & Company of Lincoln, Nebraska in the
amount of $214,210.00.
Sample Motion
Move to approve Amendment No. 1.
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CONSULTING SERVICES AGREEMENT
CLIENT
Address
Telephone
City of Grand Island
100 E. 1st Street
PO Box 1968
Grand Island, NE 68802‐1968
402-363-2600
Project Name Sycamore St Underpass
Project Location City of Grand Island
Client Contact Tim Golka Consultant PM Jay Bleier
Client Job No. Consultant Job No. 00111567.00
This AGREEMENT is made by and between City of Grand Island, hereinafter called “CLIENT,” and Alfred Benesch & Company, hereinafter called “CONSULTANT”, for professional consulting services as specified herein. CONSULTANT agrees to provide CLIENT with requested consulting services more specifically described as follows (or shown in Attachment A):
This contract includes final design services for the Sycamore Street Underpass as defined in Attachment A
The GENERAL CONDITIONS and the following Attachments are hereby made a part of the AGREEMENT:
Attachment A: Scope of Services and Fee Estimate
Attachment B: Schedule of Unit Rates
Attachment C:
or
Exhibit A: Work Authorizations specifying Method of Payment, Scope, and Fee
By signing this AGREEMENT, CLIENT acknowledges that it has read and fully understands this AGREEMENT and all attachments thereto. CLIENT further agrees to pay CONSULTANT for services described herein upon receipt of invoice by CLIENT for the CONSULTANT’s estimated fee as described below:
BY LUMP SUM: $ .
BY TIME AND MATERIALS: $Not to exceed $214,210.
BY OTHER PAYMENT METHOD (See Attachment ): $ . AS SHOWN ON SERIALLY NUMBERED WORK AUTHORIZATIONS USING EXHIBIT A
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have made and executed this AGREEMENT:
CLIENT ALFRED BENESCH & COMPANY
BY: ________________________________________ BY:
AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE
PRINT NAME:_________________________________ PRINT NAME: _________________________
TITLE: TITLE: _______________________________
DATE:___________________________ , 20________ DATE: ______________________, 20
BENESCH OFFICE:
ADDRESS:
PLEASE SIGN AND RETURN ONE COPY TO ALFRED BENESCH & COMPANY (ADDRESS ABOVE).
Anthony Dirks
Sr. Vice President
July 27 17
Grand Island
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SECTION I - SERVICES BY CONSULTANT
1.1 General CONSULTANT shall provide services under this AGREEMENT only upon request of the CLIENT, and only to the extent defined and required by the CLIENT. These services may include the use of outside services, outside testing laboratories, and special equipment. Attachments to this AGREEMENT are as identified on the signature page to this AGREEMENT or using serially numbered Work Authorizations, and with these GENERAL CONDITIONS, are all as attached hereto, and made a part of this AGREEMENT.
1.2 Scope of Services and Fees The services to be performed by CONSULTANT and the associated fee are attached hereto and made a part of this AGREEMENT or using by serially numbered Work Authorizations, all as identified on the signature page to this AGREEMENT, and shall be performed by the CONSULTANT in accordance with the CLIENT's requirements. It is mutually understood that CONSULTANT’S fee is not a firm contractual amount except the total fee by the CONSULTANT shall not be exceeded unless authorized in writing by the CLIENT. The intent of the Scope of Services is to identify the services to be provided by CONSULTANT. However, it is specifically understood that by written notice to CONSULTANT, CLIENT can decrease or, with concurrence of CONSULTANT, increase the Scope of Services.
SECTION II - PAYMENTS TO CONSULTANT
2.1 Method of Payment Payment for CONSULTANT’S personnel services and direct expenses shall be expressed in U. S. dollars, and based on the Method of Payment which is identified on the signature page to this AGREEMENT or serially numbered Work Authorizations, attached hereto, and made a part of this AGREEMENT.
2.2 Payment for Personnel Services 2.2.1 Payment Payment for the services rendered by CONSULTANT's personnel shall be based on the hours of chargeable time and in accordance with CONSULTANT's Schedule of Unit Rates, which is identified on the signature page to this AGREEMENT and attached hereto, and made a part of this AGREEMENT. 2.2.2 Chargeable Time Chargeable time for CONSULTANT's personnel is that portion of their time devoted to providing services requested by CLIENT. Chargeable time for field personnel located away from CONSULTANT's office for more than one week is a minimum of eight hours per day and five days per calendar week, except for federally declared legal holidays or during an employee's sick leave or vacation time. Travel time from CONSULTANT's office to an assigned work site, and return to CONSULTANT's office, is chargeable time; or if more economical for CLIENT, CONSULTANT shall lodge its personnel overnight near the work site in lieu of traveling back to CONSULTANT's office at the end of each work day.
2.2.3 Overtime Rates The basis for payment to CONSULTANT for each hour worked in excess of forty (40) hours in any calendar week shall be the applicable hourly rate as specified in the Schedule of Unit Rates.
2.3 Payment for Direct Expenses 2.3.1 Payment For Direct Expenses incurred by CONSULTANT, payment to CONSULTANT by the CLIENT shall be in accordance with CONSULTANT's Schedule of Unit Rates. 2.3.2 Direct Expenses For the purposes of this AGREEMENT, Direct Expenses to be contracted and managed by CONSULTANT and payable by CLIENT to CONSULTANT shall include: Outside Services including the services and reimbursable expenses for firms other than CONSULTANT which are necessary for the work the CONSULTANT is directed to perform; Laboratory Tests and related reports necessary for the work the CONSULTANT is directed to perform, either by the CONSULTANT or by an outside service for the CONSULTANT; Special Equipment expenses including the costs of the CONSULTANT locating, acquiring, leasing, or renting any equipment or facilities not currently owned, leased, or rented by CONSULTANT at the time of the request for services which are necessary to enable CONSULTANT to provide the services requested; vehicles furnished by CONSULTANT for CONSULTANT's authorized travels and for CONSULTANT's field personnel; Per Diem expense or actual costs of maintaining CONSULTANT's field personnel on or near the Project site, for each day of field assignment away from CONSULTANT's office; and Other Direct Expenses associated with all services provided hereunder and identified in the Schedule of Unit Rates.
2.4 Payment Conditions 2.4.1 CONSULTANT shall submit monthly invoices for all personnel services and direct expenses under this AGREEMENT and a final invoice upon completion of services. 2.4.2 Invoices are due and payable upon receipt by CLIENT. Interest at a rate of 1.5% per month, or the maximum allowed by law, will be charged on all past due amounts starting thirty (30) days after date of invoice. Payments will first be credited to interest and then to principal. 2.4.3 In the event of a disputed or contested invoice, only that portion so contested will be withheld from payment and the CLIENT will pay the undisputed portion. No interest will accrue on any reasonably contested portion of the invoice until mutually resolved.
2.4.4 If CLIENT fails to make payment in full to
CONSULTANT within sixty (60) days after the date of the
undisputed invoice, CONSULTANT may, after giving seven
(7) days' written notice to CLIENT, suspend services under
this AGREEMENT until paid in full, including interest.
CONSULTANT shall have no liability to CLIENT for delays
or damages caused by such suspension of services.
CLIENT agrees to pay all costs of collection, including
reasonable attorney’s fees, incurred by CONSULTANT as
a result of CLIENT’s failure to make payments in
accordance with this AGREEMENT. No final plans,
documents or reports will be released for any purpose until
CONSULTANT has been paid in full.
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2.4.5 The billing rates specified in the Schedule of Unit Rates for subsequent years shall be adjusted annually in accordance with CONSULTANT's costs of doing business, subject to CLIENT's review and concurrence.
SECTION III - Term of Agreement
3.1 Term CONSULTANT's obligations to perform under this AGREEMENT shall extend from the date of execution until terminated by either party.
3.2 Abandonment of Work CLIENT shall have the absolute right to abandon any work requested hereunder or to change the general scope of the work at any time, and such action on its part shall in no event be deemed a breach of contract.
3.3 Termination of AGREEMENT
3.3.1 Termination with Cause
The obligation to provide further services under this
AGREEMENT may be terminated with cause by either
party. In the event of such termination, either party will
promptly notify and confirm the termination in writing to the
other party. The termination will be effective seven (7) days
after delivery of written notice thereof. In the event of
termination by CONSULTANT caused by failure of the
CLIENT to perform in accordance with the terms of this
AGREEMENT, CLIENT shall pay for all services performed
prior to the effective date of the termination, including all
project termination expenses, collection fees and legal
expenses. CONSULTANT shall prepare a progress report,
including information as to all the services performed by
CONSULTANT and the status of the services as of the date
of the termination, and provide information and documents
developed under the terms of this AGREEMENT to the
CLIENT upon receipt of final payment. In the event of
termination by the CLIENT caused by failure by
CONSULTANT to perform in accordance with the terms of
this AGREEMENT, CONSULTANT shall prepare a
progress report, including information as to all the services
performed by CONSULTANT and the status of the services
as of the date of the termination and provide information
and documents developed under the terms of this
AGREEMENT to the CLIENT. Upon receipt of all other
information and documents, CLIENT shall pay
CONSULTANT for services performed prior to the effective
date of the termination.
3.3.2 Termination without Cause
Either party may, at its sole discretion, terminate this
AGREEMENT without cause at any time. In the event of
such termination, the terminating party will promptly notify
and confirm the termination in writing to the other party. The
termination will be effective seven (7) days after delivery of
written notice thereof. Upon termination, CONSULTANT
shall prepare a progress report, including information as to
all the services performed by CONSULTANT and the status
of the services as of the date of the termination, and provide
information and documents developed under the terms of
this AGREEMENT to the CLIENT upon receipt of final
payment. 3.4 Payment for Work Upon Abandonment or AGREEMENT Termination If CLIENT abandons requested work or terminates this
AGREEMENT, CONSULTANT shall be paid on the basis of work completed to the date of abandonment or effective date of termination. CONSULTANT shall perform no activities other than reasonable wrap-up activities after receipt of notice of abandonment or termination. Payment for the work shall be as established under Section II.
SECTION IV - General Considerations
4.1 Assignment and Responsibility for Personnel 4.1.1 The assignment of personnel and all phases of the undertaking of the services which CONSULTANT shall provide hereunder shall be subject to the oversight and general guidance of CLIENT. 4.1.2 While upon the premises of CLIENT or property under its control, all employees, agents, and subconsultants of CONSULTANT shall be subject to CLIENT's rules and regulations respecting its property and the conduct of its employees thereon. 4.1.3 However, it is understood and agreed that in the performance of the work and obligations hereunder, CONSULTANT shall be and remain an independent Consultant and that the employees, agents or subconsultants of CONSULTANT shall not be considered employees of or subject to the direction and control of CLIENT. CONSULTANT shall be responsible for the supervision and performance of all subconsultants which are to perform hereunder.
4.2 Insurance 4.2.1 CONSULTANT shall furnish CLIENT a certificate of insurance upon request showing amounts and types of insurance carried by CONSULTANT, which certificate shall contain a commitment by the Insurance Company that during the time any work is being performed by CONSULTANT under this AGREEMENT it will give CLIENT notice of cancellation or non-renewal of the insurance coverage shown on such certificates in accordance with policy provisions.
4.3 Successors and Assigns 4.3.1 CLIENT and CONSULTANT each binds itself and its partners, successors, executors, administrators, assigns, and legal representatives to the other party to this AGREEMENT and to the partners, successors, executors, administrators, assigns, and legal representatives of such other party, in respect to all covenants, agreements, and obligations of this AGREEMENT. 4.3.2 Neither CONSULTANT nor CLIENT shall assign or transfer any rights under or interest in (including, but without limitation, moneys that may become due or moneys that are due) this AGREEMENT without the written consent of the other party, except as stated in paragraph 4.3.1 and except to the extent that the effect of this limitation may be restricted by law. Unless specifically stated to the contrary in any written consent to an assignment, no assignment will release or discharge the assignor from any duty or responsibility under this AGREEMENT. Nothing contained in this paragraph shall prevent CONSULTANT from employing such independent consultants, associates, and subconsultant's as it may deem appropriate to assist in the performance of services hereunder. 4.3.3 Nothing herein shall be construed to give any rights or benefits hereunder to any one other than CLIENT and CONSULTANT except as otherwise provided herein. 4.4 Compliance with Law 4.4.1 CONSULTANT shall comply with, and cause its subconsultants to comply with, applicable Federal, state, and local laws, orders, rules, and regulations
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relating to the performance of the services CONSULTANT is to perform under this AGREEMENT. 4.4.2 Neither the CONSULTANT nor the CONSULTANT's agents or employees shall discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment to be employed in the performance of this AGREEMENT with respect to hiring, tenure, terms, conditions, or privileges of employment, because of race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.
4.5 Ownership and Reuse of Documents 4.5.1 All drawings, specifications, test reports, and other materials and work products which have been prepared or furnished by CLIENT prior to this AGREEMENT shall remain CLIENT's property. CONSULTANT shall be permitted to rely on CLIENT furnished documents and CLIENT shall make available to CONSULTANT copies of these materials as necessary for the CONSULTANT to perform the services requested hereunder. 4.5.2 All drawings, specifications, test reports, and other materials and work products, including computer aided drawings, designs, and other data filed on electronic media which will be prepared or furnished by CONSULTANT (and CONSULTANT's independent professional associates and subconsultants) under this AGREEMENT, are instruments of service in respect to the Project and CONSULTANT shall retain an ownership and property interest therein whether or not the Project is completed. CLIENT may make and retain copies for information and reference in connection with the use and the occupancy of the Project by CLIENT and others; however, such documents are not intended or represented to be suitable for reuse by CLIENT or others on extensions of the Project or on any other project. Further, CONSULTANT makes no warranty as to the compatibility of computer data files with computer software and software releases other than that used by CONSULTANT in performing services herein, and to the condition or availability of the computer data after an acceptance period of thirty (30) days from delivery to CLIENT. Any reuse without written verification or adaptation by CONSULTANT for the specific purpose intended will be at CLIENT's sole risk and without liability or legal exposure to CONSULTANT or to CONSULTANT's independent professional associates or subconsultants, and CLIENT shall indemnify and hold harmless CONSULTANT and CONSULTANT's independent professional associates and subconsultants from all claims, damages, losses, and expenses including attorneys' fees arising out of or resulting therefrom. Any such verification or adaptation will entitle CONSULTANT to further compensation at rates to be agreed upon by CLIENT and CONSULTANT.
4.6 Severability If any of the provisions contained in this AGREEMENT are held for any reason to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable in any respect, such invalidity, illegality, or unenforceability will not affect any other provision, and this AGREEMENT shall be construed as if such invalid, illegal, or unenforceable provision had never been contained herein.
4.7 Location of Underground Utilities It shall be the CLIENT's responsibility to locate and physically mark all underground utilities and structures which lie within the work area prior to the start of subsurface investigations. If the CLIENT elects not to assume this responsibility, CLIENT shall notify CONSULTANT and shall compensate CONSULTANT for all costs associated with locating and physically marking said underground utilities and structures over and above the estimated project fee. CLIENT shall indemnify and hold CONSULTANT harmless
from any damages and delays resulting from unmarked or improperly marked underground utilities and structures. For reasons of safety, CONSULTANT will not begin work until this has been accomplished.
4.8 Subsurface Investigations In soils, foundation, groundwater, and other subsurface investigations, the actual characteristics might vary significantly between successive test points and sample intervals and at locations other than where observations, exploration, and investigations have been made. Because of the inherent uncertainties in subsurface evaluations, changed or unanticipated underground conditions may occur that could affect Project cost and/or execution. These conditions and cost/execution effects are not the responsibility of the CONSULTANT.
4.9 CONSULTANT's Personnel at Project Site 4.9.1 The presence or duties of the CONSULTANT personnel at a Project site, whether as onsite representatives or otherwise, do not make the CONSULTANT or its personnel in any way responsible for those duties that belong to the CLIENT and/or the construction contractors or other entities, and do not relieve the construction contractors or any other entity of their obligations, duties, and responsibilities, including, but not limited to, all construction methods, means, techniques, sequences, and procedures necessary for coordinating and completing all portions of the construction work in accordance with the project documents and any health or safety precautions required by such construction work. The CONSULTANT and its personnel have no authority to exercise any control over any construction contractor or other entity or their employees in connection with their work or any health or safety precautions and have no duty for inspecting, noting, observing, correcting, or reporting on health or safety deficiencies of the construction contractor or other entity or any other persons at the site except CONSULTANT's own personnel. 4.9.2 The presence of CONSULTANT's personnel at a construction site is for the purpose of providing to CLIENT a greater degree of confidence that the completed work will conform generally to the project documents and that the integrity of the design concept as reflected in the project documents has been implemented and preserved by the contractor(s). CONSULTANT neither guarantees the performance of the contractor(s) nor assumes responsibility for contractor(s)' failure to perform their work in accordance with the project documents.
4.10 Opinions of Cost, Financial Considerations, and Schedules In providing opinions of cost, financial analyses, economic feasibility projections, and schedules for the Project, the CONSULTANT has no control over the cost of labor, materials, equipment, or services furnished by others, or over the Contractor(s)' methods of determining prices, or over competitive bidding or market conditions. CONSULTANT's opinions of probable Total Project Costs and Construction Costs provided for herein as appropriate are made on the basis of CONSULTANT's experience and qualifications and represent CONSULTANT's judgments as an experienced and qualified professional consultant familiar with the construction industry. CONSULTANT makes no warranty that the CLIENT's actual Total Project or Construction Costs, financial aspects, economic feasibility, or schedules will not vary from the CONSULTANT's opinions, analyses, projections, or estimates. If CLIENT wishes greater assurance as to any element of the Total Project or Construction cost, feasibility, or schedule, CLIENT will employ an independent cost estimator, contractor, or other appropriate advisor.
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4.11 Disposition of Samples and Equipment 4.11.1 Disposition of Samples No samples and/or materials will be kept by CONSULTANT longer than thirty (30) days after submission of the final report unless agreed otherwise. 4.11.2 Hazardous or Potentially Hazardous Samples and Materials In the event that samples and/or materials contain or are suspected to contain substances or constituents hazardous or detrimental to health, safety, or the environment as defined by federal, state, or local statutes, regulations, or ordinances, CONSULTANT will, after completion of testing, return such samples and materials to CLIENT, or have the samples and materials disposed of in accordance with CLIENT’s directions and all applicable laws. CLIENT agrees to pay all costs associated with the storage, transportation, and disposal of samples and materials. CLIENT recognizes and agrees that CONSULTANT at no time assumes title to said samples and materials, and shall have no responsibility as a handler, generator, operator, transporter, or disposer of said samples and materials. 4.11.3 Contaminated Equipment All laboratory and field equipment contaminated in CONSULTANT's performance of services will be cleaned at CLIENT's expense. Contaminated consumables will be disposed of and replaced at CLIENT's expense. Equipment (including tools) which cannot be reasonably decontaminated shall become the property and responsibility of CLIENT. At CLIENT's expense, such equipment shall be delivered to CLIENT, or disposed of in the same manner specified in 4.11.2 above. CLIENT agrees to pay CONSULTANT the fair market value of any such equipment which cannot reasonably be decontaminated and is delivered to CLIENT pursuant to this AGREEMENT.
4.12 Discovery of Unanticipated Pollutant and Hazardous Substance Risks 4.12.1 If CONSULTANT, while performing the services, discovers pollutants and/or hazardous substances that pose unanticipated risks, it is hereby agreed that the scope of services, schedule, and the estimated cost of CONSULTANT's services will be reconsidered and that this AGREEMENT shall immediately become subject to renegotiation or termination. 4.12.2 In the event that the AGREEMENT is terminated because of the discovery of pollutants and/or hazardous substances posing unanticipated risks, it is agreed that CONSULTANT shall be paid for its total charges for labor performed and reimbursable charges incurred to the date of termination of this AGREEMENT, including, if necessary, any additional labor or reimbursable charges incurred in demobilizing. 4.12.3 CLIENT also agrees that the discovery of unanticipated pollutants and/or hazardous substances may make it necessary for CONSULTANT to take immediate measures to protect health and safety. CONSULTANT agrees to notify CLIENT as soon as practically possible should unanticipated pollutants and/or hazardous substances be suspected or encountered. CLIENT authorizes CONSULTANT to take measures that in CONSULTANT's sole judgment are justified to preserve and protect the health and safety of CONSULTANT's personnel and the public. CLIENT agrees to compensate CONSULTANT for the additional cost of taking such additional precautionary measures to protect employees' and the public's health and safety. This section is not intended to impose upon CONSULTANT any duties or obligations other than those imposed by law.
SECTION V - Professional Responsibility
5.1 Performance of Services Client acknowledges that the performance of professional services is not an exact science, and errors and omissions may occur that are within the industry standard of practice which states that CONSULTANT will strive to perform services under this AGREEMENT in a manner consistent with that level of care and skill ordinarily exercised by members of the profession currently practicing in the same locality under similar conditions. No other representation, express or implied, and no warranty or guarantee is included or intended in this AGREEMENT, or in any report, opinion, document, or otherwise.
5.2 Limitation of Liability CLIENT and CONSULTANT agree to allocate certain of the risks so that, to the fullest extent permitted by law, CONSULTANT's total liability to CLIENT is limited to the available limit of CONSULTANT’s insurance coverage or the total fee for Services rendered on this Project, whichever is less, this being the CLIENT's sole and exclusive remedy for any and all injuries, damages, claims, losses, expenses, or claim expenses (including attorney's fees) arising out of this AGREEMENT from any cause or causes. Such causes include, but are not limited to, CONSULTANT's negligence, errors, omissions, strict liability, breach of contract, or breach of warranty.
5.3 No Special or Consequential Damages CLIENT and CONSULTANT agree that to the fullest extent permitted by law neither party shall be liable to the other for any special, indirect, or consequential damages whatsoever, whether caused by either party's negligence, errors, omissions, strict liability, breach of contract, breach of warranty, or other cause or causes.
5.4 Indemnification To the fullest extent permitted by law, CLIENT agrees to defend, indemnify, and hold CONSULTANT, its officers, directors, employees, and, subconsultants harmless from and against any and all claims, damages, losses and expenses, defense costs including attorneys' fees, and court or arbitration costs and other liabilities arising out of or resulting from, wholly or in part, the performance of CONSULTANT's services hereunder; provided that CLIENT shall not indemnify CONSULTANT against liability for damages or expenses to the extent caused by the negligence of CONSULTANT, its officers, directors, employees, or subcontractors.
5.5 No Third Party Beneficiaries CLIENT and CONSULTANT expressly agree that AGREEMENT does not confer upon any third party any rights as beneficiary to this AGREEMENT. CONSULTANT accepts no responsibility for damages, if any, suffered by any third party as the result of a third party's use of the work product, including reliance, decisions, or any other action taken based upon it.
CLIENT agrees that CONSULTANT's services and work products are for the exclusive present use of CLIENT. CLIENT agrees that CONSULTANT's compliance with any request by CLIENT to address or otherwise release any portion of the work product to a third party shall not modify, rescind, waive, or otherwise alter provisions of this AGREEMENT nor does it create or confer any third party beneficiary rights on any third party.
SECTION VI - Miscellaneous Provisions
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Std S Client Agree
October 2015
6.1 Notices Any notice to either party herein shall be in writing and shall be served either personally or by registered or certified mail addressed to the signing party shown on the signature page.
6.2 Joint Preparation
For purposes of contract interpretation and for the purpose
of resolving any ambiguity in this AGREEMENT, the parties
agree that this Agreement was prepared jointly by them
and/or their respective attorneys.
6.3 Headings Headings used in this AGREEMENT are for the convenience of reference only and shall not affect the construction of this AGREEMENT
6.4 Dispute Resolution
If negotiation in good faith fails to resolve a dispute within
thirty (30) days of written notice of the dispute by either
party, then the parties agree that each dispute, claim or
controversy arising from or related to this AGREEMENT or
the relationships which result from this AGGREEMENT
shall be subject to mediation as a condition precedent to
initiating legal or equitable actions by either party. Unless
the parties agree otherwise, the mediation shall be in
accordance with the Commercial Mediation Procedures of
the American Arbitration Association then currently in
effect. A request for mediation shall be filed in writing with
the American Arbitration Association and the other party.
No legal or equitable action may be instituted for a period
of ninety (90) days from the filing of the request for
mediation unless a longer period of time is provided by
agreement of the parties. Cost of mediation shall be shared
equally between the parties and shall be held in a location
mutually agreed upon by the parties. The parties shall
memorialize any agreement resulting from the mediation in
a mediated settlement agreement, which agreement shall
be enforceable as a settlement in any court having
jurisdiction thereof.
Furthermore, in no circumstances shall a party to this
AGREEMENT be joined by the other party to any other
lawsuit, dispute or legal proceeding involving a party and
any of the party's, consultants, subconsultants, lower tier
subconsultants, other design professionals, construction
managers, or other individuals or entities unless the parties
agree to be joined in writing.
During the pendency of any dispute, the parties shall
continue diligently to fulfill their respective obligations
hereunder.
6.5 Governing Law This AGREEMENT is to be governed by the laws of the jurisdiction in which the project is located. For locations outside of the United States, this AGREEMENT shall be governed by the laws of the State of Illinois.
6.6 Entire Agreement This AGREEMENT, along with those documents specified, attached, or hereby cited together, and serially numbered Work Authorizations if used, constitute the entire AGREEMENT between the parties hereto and no changes,
modifications, extensions, terminations, or waivers of this agreement, or other documents, or any of the provisions herein, or therein contained, shall be valid unless made in writing and signed by duly authorized representatives of both parties.
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SCOPE OF SERVICES
SYCAMORE UNDERPASS DESIGN PHASE
GRAND ISLAND, NE
ATTACHMENT A
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The scope of the project consists of the reconstruction of the South Front Street bridge, with the
associated eastern abutment, over Sycamore Street in City of Grand Island; pump replacement
for the stormwater drainage system; and remediation of the associated western abutment,
remaining North Front Street bridge, and retaining walls along Sycamore Street between 3rd and
4th Street. The existing bridge is a single span reinforced concrete bridge deck that along with its
eastern abutment are in need of replacement. Replacement of the existing bridge will include
raising the top of road level of the bridge by approximately one foot over the current elevation, and
reducing the bridge width from the existing approximate 54 feet to approximately 32 feet.
Stormwater pumps servicing the area also require replacement.
The work required for this project includes: data collection, groundwater analysis, stormwater drain
system investigation and analysis, final structural design of a replacement bridge and abutment as
detailed in this scope of services , remediation of the existing remaining traffic bridge,
abutments and retaining walls, pump replacement and relocation, and final roadway design
and utility coordination.
Design and plan preparation will follow Nebraska Department of Transportation guidelines
including the following:
• NDOT Roadway Design Manual
• NDOT Bridge Office Policies and Procedures Manual
• NDOT LPA Guidelines Manual
• NDOT Drainage Design and Erosion Control Manual
• NDOT Standard Specifications for Highway Construction , and Standard Plans
Any deviations from the above must be approved by the City of Grand Island prior to
preparation of plans. Other design manuals include the following:
• AASHTO Policy on Geometric Design of Highways and Streets
• AASHTO Roadside Design Guide
• Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices
• AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design Specifications, Fifth Edition.
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CITY OF GRAND ISLAND/NDOT TO PROVIDE OR COMPLETE
The Consultant anticipates the City of Grand Island, UPRR or NDOT will provide or arrange for
the following items to be used by the Consultant in the development of project deliverables:
1. As-built plans of existing bridge and roadway (if available)
2. Existing cadastral maps, plat maps, electronic right-of-way files of the project area (if
available)
3. Names of known utilities, addresses and permits listing use and occupancy permit data
along the project
4. All Deed and Title Research including deeds for previous R.O.W. projects
5. Control points, ties, and benchmark information
6. Right-of-entry to private property for surveyors
8. Contractor bid tabs from bid opening
UNDERSTANDINGS AND ASSUMPTIONS
1. City of Grand Island standard plans, provisions , and plan format shall be followed
2. If necessary, the City of Grand Island will appraise and negotiate for any right-of-way
needs
3. The City of Grand Island will advertise and award the project
ANTICIPATED SCHEDULE
Notice to Proceed 08-09-2017
Complete Analysis of Existing Structure 09-12-2017
Plan-in-Hand 11-14-2017
PS&E 12-12-2017
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TASK 1 PROJECT MANAGEMENT I GENERAL PROJECT MEETINGS
The Consultant Project Manager will serve as point of contact, maintain project schedule and
budget. Provide regular progress reports with invoices.
The Consultant will coordinate their design with agencies and/or Consultants that are involved
with this project or adjacent projects. Coordination includes one-on-one meetings with the
agencies or Consultants. Included with this task is coordination regarding construction access,
and right-of-way agreements.
Benesch will coordinate, facilitate and attend various meetings associated with the project. The
following outlines the anticipated project meetings, the focus of the meetings, and assumed
quantity of each meeting type. The meetings identified in this scope of services are based on
completing the work for both bridge sites as a single combined project. Any additional
meetings not identified in this task shall be performed by supplemental agreement.
a. Progress Meetings (4)
The Consultant will schedule and attend all progress meetings. The Consultant will create
and distribute a meeting agenda at least 48 hours prior to all progress meetings. Utility
review I coordination will occur with the progress meetings.
b. Review Meetings (3)
The Consultant will schedule and attend review meetings to receive the City's review
comments from the submittals at the plan-in-hand and pre-PS&E stages.
c. Plan-in-Hand
The Consultant will schedule and attend a plan-in-hand field inspection. This field
inspection will follow the review of the plan in hand plans by the City.
d. UPRR Coordination
The Consultant will schedule and coordinate with the UPRR as necessary as required for
UPRR design needs and review.
TASK 2 TOPOGRAPHIC SURVEY
Benesch will complete a topographic survey with sufficient data for project design using a
combination of electronic total station and GPS survey equipment. We will gather full
topographic survey for the distance between the south and north ends of the Sycamore Street
retaining walls excluding the rail bridge. Additionally, we will provide survey information for South
Front Street for 50 feet east and west of the South Front Street bridge and any relevant data
pertaining to groundwater sampling and negative drainage concerns. Benesch will also
document the stormwater pump system and piping in the existing pump house, and any future
locations of new pump housing.
Benesch will also obtain and coordinate 3-D scanning of the bridge structures and retaining
walls. Scans will be provided in a format that may be utilized for additional informational
reference.
The Survey will be based on the US State Plane 1983 Coordinate System, Zone: Nebraska
2600. Horizontal Datum is 1983 (NQADA83) and vertical Datum will be North American Vertical
Datum of 1988 (NAVD88).
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TASK 3 GROUNDWATER EVALUATION
a. Drilling and Sampling Methods
Benesch proposes to drill at least (5) exploratory wells at the project site. The estimated
depth of each well is 20 to 25 feet. A minimum of two (2) wells will be in the immediate
vicinity of the YMCA swimming pool and a minimum of three (3) wells will be along the 8”
water main along the middle of South Front Street.
Sampling of ground water and laboratory testing will be performed to try to determine if
either item is a source of water for the ground water.
b. Evaluation and Recommendations
Benesch will evaluate the results of the laboratory testing and make
recommendations specific to the results. Any design related to the determination that
either source is a contributor to the ground water is not part of the scope of this
contract.
c. Exclusions
Design recommendations pertaining to groundwater, such as dewatering requirements and
design, are excluded from this contract. Any additional design pertaining to dewatering
during construction would be in addition to this contract
TASK 4 STORMWATER PIPING EVALUATION AND REMEDIATION
a. Data Gathering
Benesch will use a remote access camera to examine and record conditions of
existing stormwater piping in the project area. Evaluation of the footage of the
examination will be performed to make recommendations for any remediation of
the existing piping.
b. Remediation/Replacement Recommendations
Plans and specifications for the project will include any recommended remedial or
replacement design of the existing stormwater system piping in the project area.
c. Exclusions
Design recommendations for remediation of the stormwater piping system are based upon
the assumption that remediation will require minimal invasive procedures, such as relining
the existing system. Invasive and extensive remediation such as complete removal and
replacement of the existing piping would be in addition to this contract.
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TASK 5 ROADWAY DESIGN
Benesch anticipates that approaches to the bridge will require modification in elevation and
dimensions to accommodate the new bridge deck. In addition, road surfaces along the retaining
walls to the south of the bridge need to be reset so that positive drainage is accomplished.
Benesch intends to coordinate with the City to explore the possibility of changing the traffic
patterns and usage of the roads to the south of the bridge.
Design Meetings
Benesch will meet with the City prior to the start of design to map out potential usage changes in
the streets immediately adjacent to the retaining walls on the south side of the South Front Street
Bridge, and to plan the streets in the design envelope to integrate the new bridge elevation and
dimensions. Also, we anticipate the need to be aware of and accommodate pedestrian traffic with
the change in the walkway to the south side of the bridge.
Utility Coordination
Benesch will perform utility coordination services for the project. The following outlines the
specific scope of the utility coordination services to be performed. Any additional utility
coordination services not identified in this task shall be performed by supplemental agreement.
a. Utility Location/ Verification
Benesch will review the utility locations shown on the plans, and verify these
locations during field inspections. After survey is complete, plans will be printed
and distributed to the Utility Companies for verification of ownership, type, size,
location, and cased or uncased.
Benesch will request that the Utility Companies return to Benesch marked up
plans with utility verification. The Consultant will incorporate the information into
the topography. All utilities identified in the topographic survey and verified by
the individual utility will be incorporated into the plans.
Identification and verification by the Utility Companies of major utility conflicts
such as fiber optic lines, gas pipelines, crude oil pipelines, high-pressure
waterlines, transmission lines, etc., will be accomplished at the earliest possible
time. Benesch and the City's Project Manager will discuss major conflicts and
attempt to avoid them. If avoidance is not possible, the Consultant will then
request the Utility Company to verify the conflict and provide a preliminary
estimate of reimbursable costs associated with the utility relocation.
b. Utility Meetings
Benesch will coordinate and facilitate two (2) meetings with the City Project
Manager and will discuss major conflicts and available options to avoid them. If
avoidance is not possible or not desirable, the Consultant will meet with the
conflicting utility owner or designated representative to discuss options for
relocating the utility and request confirmation the conflict exists. It is anticipated
not more than two (2) meetings with utility owners or their designated
representative(s) collectively will be required.
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Plan-in- Hand Submittal
a. Preliminary Designs
Benesch shall prepare project base files and plan sheets in accordance
with the City of Grand Island CADD standards. Plan sheets to be included
in the first submittal include the following:
• Cover Sheet
• General Notes Sheet
• Removal Sheet
• Roadway Plan and Profile Sheets
• Right-of-Way Sheets
o Existing right-of-way and ownerships identified
b. Cost Estimates
Benesch shall prepare an updated total project cost estimate. This shall
include Preliminary Engineering, ROW acquisition, Private Utility
Relocations, Public Utility Relocations, Construction, and Construction
Engineering on the appropriate forms.
Right-of-Way
a. Right-of-Way Determination
Benesch will determine any temporary easements required to construct
the project. Temporary construction easements will be acquired to
provide adequate room for constructing the project.
b. Legal Descriptions
Benesch will prepare legal descriptions for the utility and temporary
access easement.
c. Stake Right-of-Way
Benesch will stake corners of utility and temporary easements required to
construct the project. It is estimated all of the tracts will be staked once
and there will be no need to re-stake any due to property owner
negotiations.
Draft PS&E Submittal
a. Draft PS&E Submittal Design
Benesch shall prepare project base files and plan sheets in
accordance with the City of Grand Island CADD standards. All sheets
that will be included in the Final PS&E plan set will be included in the
draft PS&E submittal. This includes, but not limited to, the following
sheets:
• Cover Sheet
• General Notes and Summary of Quantities Sheet
• Typical Section Sheet
• Detail Sheets
• Horizontal/Vertical Control Sheet
• Traffic Control/Detour Route Sheet
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• Removal Sheet
• Erosion Control Sheet
• Geometrics/Joints/Grades Sheet
• Roadway Plan and Profile Sheet
• Right-of-Way Sheets
o Proposed easements identified
b. Cost Estimates
Benesch shall prepare an updated total project cost estimate. This shall
include, but not be limited to Preliminary Engineering, ROW acquisition,
Private Utility Relocations, Public Utility Relocations, Construction, and
Construction Engineering on the appropriate forms.
c. Special Provisions
Benesch will submit Special Provisions with the final submittal.
Permit Applications
Benesch shall prepare and submit on behalf of the City of Grand Island the SW
PPP - NPDES Permit or UPRR permit as determined to be necessary for the
project. Benesch shall copy the City's project manager on all applications being
submitted.
Final Submittal
Upon incorporating review comments into the plan set, special
provisions, permits and bidding documents, Benesch shall prepare and
submit all drawings, special provisions, bidding documents and an
updated total project cost estimate, to the City's Project Manager for the
final PS&E review. Upon City acceptance of the PS&E plans, the
Consultant shall submit the bid package to the City's Project Manager.
The bid package includes sealed electronic and bond paper 11" x 17"
drawings and sealed special provisions. The bid package will also be
accompanied by an electronic copy of the design in AutoCAD format.
TASK 6 PUMP STATION
Pump System Removal and Replacement
Benesch will designate removal of the existing two (2) pumps and associated motors, electrical
systems, and piping as needed. Benesch will then provide the design for two (2) designated
vertical mixed-flow pump as approved by the City along with all associated mechanical and
electrical equipment and piping required to move the predominance of the equipment to existing
grade in accordance with the Alternate 2 concept developed in the Engineering Assessment.
Benesch will also locate and design integration of the new pump system into the existing
stormwater removal system, including locating the point of attachment and designing connections
to the existing system.
Concrete Boring
Benesch will locate and designate the boring in the existing concrete so that new piping can be
placed to accommodate the new pump system.
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Pump Housing
Benesch will design the foundation and structure for the new pump housing to be placed at
existing grade to contain the new pump equipment.
TASK 7 BRIDGE DESIGN
The design for the South Front Street bridge replacement will be completed based on the
Alternative 2 concept developed in the Engineering Assessment prepared by Benesch. This
alternative consists of a single approximately 32' span reinforced concrete bridge deck
and new reinforced concrete abutment replacing the existing eastern abutment. The new top of
bridge deck elevation will be approximately 12” higher than the existing bridge deck. The new
bridge deck and eastern abutment will be incorporated into the existing bridge foundation and
western abutment. The new bridge deck will consist of two (2) 12’ foot traffic lanes with (2) 2’ foot
aprons, a 4’ pedestrian walkway with a 2’ apron, and associated barriers and railing in
approximate aesthetic conformance with the existing bridge structure. Conceptual design of the
new bridge deck is to be approved by the City prior to commencement of final design.
All drafting will be completed in an electronic drafting format using NDOT Bridge Division
drafting standards in accordance with NDOT requirements. Benesch will prepare any
special provisions necessary to complete the construction work.
Exclusion - Design of the east abutment and bridge deck are based upon the assumption that the
existing design of the structure is compliant with current relevant codified requirements for
structures of this nature. If the existing design, as determined by as-built drawings provided to
Benesch, is found to be structurally inadequate and would require additional design of the
proposed new structures as well as structural enhancement or removal and replacement of the
west abutment and foundation, any additional design would be in addition to this contract.
Alternatively, in the event that the remaining structure is found to be inadequate, an addendum
may be added at the discretion of the City to modify the scope of work at the bridge which would
include any associated change in cost.
An Estimate of Probable Construction Costs will be prepared for the City based on the
most recent, readily available unit prices for similar construction and other current letting
information readily available or provided by the City. Adjustments to unit prices and
inflationary increases will be considered as deemed appropriate by the Engineer and
agreed upon by the City. The Estimate of Probable Construction Costs will be itemized
to reflect individual construction items of work anticipated for the project.
Benesch will develop the final design and prepare final bridge plans for the bridge in
accordance with the requirements outlined in the AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design
Specifications, Fifth Edition. The design and plans will also be completed in
accordance with the NDOT Bridge Office Policies and Procedures Manual and
associated drafting standards with any exceptions as noted by the City. Final bridge
design will include a complete set of quantity calculations in compliance with the
standard bid items in the Nebraska Standard Specifications.
Benesch will prepare an independent design check of all bridge calculations and plan
items in accordance with NDOT requirements. Benesch will also perform a QC/QA
review of the plans to verify conformance with design requirements.
Bridge plans will be submitted for review by the City at the 30% stage when the general
bridge layout and cross-section are complete for the plan-in-hand review. Final
completed bridge plans and special provisions (if necessary) will be submitted to the
City for final review. Copies for coordination purposes will also be submitted to NDOT
and UPRR. Once the final review process is complete, the PS&E package will be
submitted to the City for bid advertisement and letting.
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TASK 8 ABUTMENT AND RETAINING WALL REMEDIATION
We will assess the condition of the surface and interfaces of western abutment of the South Front
Street bridge and retaining walls to the north and south of the rail bridge. Benesch will take a
survey of all surfaces, identify areas that require repair, and provide construction drawings
designating the repairs in these areas.
TASK 9 BIDDING PHASE
Bidding phase services will consist of answering bidder questions, preparing up to two addenda,
and assisting in the analysis of the bids.
TASK 10 CONSTRUCTION PHASE
Construction Phase services are not included with this scope of service, but can be provided by
amendment if requested by the City.
Our fee for the basic scope of services (Task 1 through Task 9) will be a not
to exceed cost of $214,210.
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Schedule 2 GP Rates are good until December 31, 2017 Page 1 of 2
2017 EMPLOYMENT CLASSIFICATION AND RATE SCHEDULE
CLASSIFICATION BILLABLE RATE
Project Manager I $140.00
Project Manager II $155.00
Senior Project Manager $180.00
Project Principal $238.00
Project Engineer I $102.00
Project Engineer II $115.00
Senior Project Engineer $150.00
Landscape Architect $111.00
Construction Representative I $78.00
Construction Representative II $84.00
Construction Representative III $95.00
Inspector I $70.00
Inspector II $78.00
Designer I $79.00
Designer II $91.00
Technologist I $56.00
Technologist II $72.00
Senior Technologist $117.00
Technical Specialist I $81.00
Technical Specialist II $90.00
Senior Technical Specialist $130.00
Intern $52.00
Field/Lab Technician I $47.00
Field/Lab Technician II $57.00
Field/Lab Technician III $67.00
Senior Field/Lab Technician $87.00
Instrument Operator $53.00
Party Chief $71.00
Surveyor (RLS) $87.00
Senior Surveyor (RLS) $116.00
Scientist I $60.00
Scientist II $68.00
ATTACHMENT B
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Schedule 2 GP Rates are good until December 31, 2017 Page 2 of 2
Project Scientist I (Geotechnical) $66.00
Project Scientist I (Environmental) $80.00
Project Scientist II (Geotechnical) $77.00
Project Scientist II (Environmental) $102.00
Project Scientist III (Environmental) $113.00
Senior Project Scientist $136.00
Business Development Assistant $54.00
Business Development Coordinator $73.00
Business Development Manager $105.00
Office Assistant $47.00
Project Assistant I $54.00
Project Assistant II $60.00
Division Administrative Assistant I $54.00
Division Administrative Assistant II $67.00
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Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
August 4, 2017 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2017-210
WHEREAS, on February 14, 2017, via Resolution No. 2017-31, City Council
approved an agreement for Engineering Consulting Services Related to Sycamore Street
Underpass Rehabilitation with Alfred Benesch & Company of Lincoln, Nebraska in the amount
of $70,912.00; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary to amendment the original agreement to allow for the
final design phase of such project; and
WHEREAS, Amendment No. 1 to the original agreement is for an amount not to
exceed $214,210.00, resulting in a revised agreement total of $285,122.00.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that Amendment No. 1 to the original
agreement for engineering consulting services related to Sycamore Street Underpass
Rehabilitation with Alfred Benesch & Company of Lincoln, Nebraska in the amount of
$214,210.00 is hereby approved.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor is hereby authorized and directed
to execute such Amendment No. 1 on behalf of the City of Grand Island.
- - -
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, August 8, 2017.
_______________________________________
Jeremy L. Jensen, Mayor
Attest:
_______________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
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City of Grand Island
Tuesday, August 8, 2017
Council Session
Item G-4
#2017-211 - Approving Certificate of Final Completion for
Community Development Block Grant Handicap Ramps 4th to 5th
Streets; Sycamore Street to Eddy Street; Project No. 2014-2G (Saul
Ramos Construction, Inc.)
Staff Contact: John Collins, P.E. - Public Works Director
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Council Agenda Memo
From:Keith Kurz PE, Assistant Public Works Director
Meeting:August 8, 2017
Subject:Approving Certificate of Final Completion for
Community Development Block Grant Handicap Ramps
4th to 5th Streets; Sycamore Street to Eddy Street; Project
No. 2014-2G (Saul Ramos Construction, Inc.)
Presenter(s):John Collins PE, Public Works Director
Background
On August 11, 2015, by Resolution No. 2015-215 City Council approved the bid award
of handicap ramp installations along 5th Street; Sycamore Street to Eddy Street in the
amount of $84,408.65 and the paving of the alley between 4th and 5th Streets; Pine Street
to Locust Street in the amount of $66,504.40 to Prairie Land Construction, Inc. of
Loomis, Nebraska. The Lions Park and 4th Street bid sections were withdrawn by the low
bidder on this original bid as there were a few bid items missed. These sections were not
awarded to the other submittal as their bid was well over the estimate. It was determined
these sections would be rebid at a later date.
Due to bonding issues with the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding
the original bid amount by Prairie Land Construction of $447,335.60 was scaled back to
include only the handicap ramps along 5th Street; Sycamore Street to Eddy Street and the
alley paving between 4th and 5th Streets; Pine Street to Locust Street.
The Lions Park and 4th Street projects were rebid with a contract awarded to Saul Ramos
Construction, Inc. in the amount of $714,865.00 via Resolution No. 2016-178 on July 26,
2016.
On February 14, 2017, via Resolution No. 2017-28, City Council approved Change Order
No. 1 in the amount of $5,300.00; which addressed adjustment of a manhole to grade and
replacement of the existing 8’ PVC coated chain-link fencing around Lion’s Park.
On May 9, 2017, via Resolution No. 2017-142, City Council approved Change Order No.
2 in the amount of $3,700.00; which permitted filling in the abandoned vault underneath
the sidewalk near the intersection of 4th Street and Walnut Street.
On June 13, 2017, via Resolution No. 2017-170, City Council approved Change Order
No. 3 with no contract adjustment; which granted a completion date extension from June
1, 2017 to June 30, 2017.
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The City is required to have a planned schedule for upgrading public sidewalk ramps to
conform to American with Disabilities Act (ADA) standards.
The project plans were prepared with estimated quantities at each curb ramp area. Any
required changes are made in the field as the project is being built, dependent on the
condition of the sidewalks and curb & gutter.
Work commenced on August 8, 2016 and was completed on June 30, 2017.
Discussion
The project was completed in accordance with the terms, conditions, and stipulations of
the contract, plans and specifications. It was completed with an overrun of $63,227.91,
for a total cost of $787,092.91. The project overrun is due to the parking areas added to
the project on the side streets of 4th Street. Additional project costs are shown below.
ADDITIONAL COSTS
The Schemmer Associates, Inc.Engineering Design $ 120,040.64
Sheffield Tree Service Tree Removal $ 600.00
The Grand Island Independent Advertising $ 111.72
Subtotal Additional Costs = $120,752.36
Alternatives
It appears that the Council has the following alternatives concerning the issue at hand.
The Council may:
1.Move to approve
2.Refer the issue to a Committee
3.Postpone the issue to future date
4.Take no action on the issue
Recommendation
City Administration recommends that the Council approve the Certificate of Final
Completion for Community Development Block Grant Handicap Ramps 4th to 5th Streets;
Sycamore Street to Eddy Street; Project No. 2014-2G – Saul Ramos Construction, Inc. of
Grand Island, Nebraska in the amount of $907,845.27.
Sample Motion
Move to approve the resolution.
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ENGINEER’S CERTIFICATE OF FINAL COMPLETION
Community Development Block Grant Handicap Ramps 4th to 5th Streets;
Sycamore Street to Eddy Street; Project No. 2014-2G CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA
August 8, 2017
TO THE MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL
CITY OF GRAND ISLAND
GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA
This is to certify that Community Development Block Grant Handicap Ramps 4th to 5th Streets; Sycamore Street
to Eddy Street; Project No. 2014-2G has been fully completed by Saul Ramos Construction, Inc. of Shelton,
Nebraska under the contract dated August 8, 2016. The work has been completed in accordance with the
terms, conditions, and stipulations of said contract and complies with the contract, the plans and
specifications. The work is hereby accepted for the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, by me as Public Works
Director in accordance with the provisions of Section 16-650 R.R.S., 1943.
Community Development Block Grant Handicap Ramps 4th to 5th Streets;
Sycamore Street to Eddy Street; Project No. 2014-2G
Item
No.Description Total
Quantity Unit Unit Price Total Cost
Base Bid - 4th Street, 5th Street, 6th Street & Lions Park
1 Mobilization 1.00 LS $38,750.00 $38,750.00
2 Traffic Control 1.00 LS $14,400.00 $14,400.00
3 Pavement & Sidewalk Removal 36,377.33 SF $1.40 $50,928.26
4 Joint Cleaning 0.00 LF $6.25 $0.00
5 Remove 24" Curb & Gutter 1,839.76 LF $10.00 $18,397.60
6 Build 24" Curb & Gutter 1,883.98 LF $30.00 $56,519.40
7 Remove Brick Walk 3,215.84 SF $2.50 $8,039.60
8 Pavement Saw Cut 2,575.60 LF $8.00 $20,604.80
9 Build 4" Concrete Pavement 16,557.02 SF $6.20 $102,653.52
10 Build 4" Walk 21,984.07 SF $5.00 $109,920.35
11 Build 8" Concrete Pavement 1,452.48 SY $58.00 $84,243.84
12 Build 2' Concrete Valley Gutter 138.61 SY $55.00 $7,623.55
13 Detectable Warning Panels 810.00 SF $48.00 $38,880.00
14 Curbed Sidewalk 28.04 LF $40.00 $1,121.60
15 Supply and Install Tree Grate 5.00 EA $1,650.00 $8,250.00
16 Seeding Type A 0.90 AC $7,100.00 $6,390.00
17 Seeding Type B 0.50 AC $7,100.00 $3,550.00
18 Remove Existing Backstop 43.70 LF $40.00 $1,748.00
19 Remove Existing Basketball Court 330.53 SY $15.00 $4,957.95
20 Remove Existing 4' Chainlink Fence 249.90 LF $9.00 $2,249.10
21 Build 6" Reinforced Concrete Pad 1,634.65 SY $65.00 $106,252.25
22 4' PVC Coated Chainlink Fence 230.03 LF $35.00 $8,051.05
23 12' PVC Coated Chainlink Fence 170.89 LF $127.00 $21,703.03
24 Futsal Goal 2.00 EA $4,600.00 $9,200.00
25 Basketball Hoops 2.00 EA $5,200.00 $10,400.00
26 Court Surfacing 1.00 LS $5,500.00 $5,500.00
27 Granular Fill 265.65 CY $60.00 $15,939.00
28 Earthwork 443.00 CY $40.00 $17,720.00
29 Tree Removal 2.00 EA $1,600.00 $3,200.00
Base Bid Total =$777,192.90
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Change Order No. 1
CO1-1 8' PVC Coated Chainlink Fence 130.00 LF $ 45.00 $ 5,850.00
CO1-2 Adjust Manhole 1.00 EA $ 350.00 $ 350.00
Change Order No. 1 Total =$6,200.00
Change Order No. 2
CO2-1 Haul in, place and compact fill sand 1.00 LS $ 2,500.00 $ 2,500.00
CO2-2 4' x 7' x 3/8" steel plate for door 1.00 LS $ 1,200.00 $ 1,200.00
Change Order No. 2 Total =$3,700.00
Construction Total =$787,092.91
ADDITIONAL DISTRICT COSTS
The Schemmer Associates, Inc.Engineering Design $ 120,040.64
Sheffield Tree Service Tree Removal $ 600.00
The Grand Island Independent Advertising $ 111.72
Subtotal Additional District Costs = $ 120,752.36
Project Grand Total = $907,845.27
I hereby recommend that the Engineer’s Certificate of Community Development Block Grant Handicap Ramps
4th to 5th Streets; Sycamore Street to Eddy Street; Project No. 2014-2G –Saul Ramos Construction, Inc. of
Shelton, Nebraska be approved.
_______________________________________________________________________________
John Collins – City Engineer/Public Works Director Jeremy L. Jensen – Mayor
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Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
August 4, 2017 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2017-211
WHEREAS, the City Engineering/Public Works Director for the City of Grand
Island issued a Certificate of Final Completion for Community Development Block Grant
Handicap Ramps 4th to 5th Streets; Sycamore Street to Eddy Street; Project No. 2014-2G,
installation of Handicap Ramps, certifying that Saul Ramos Construction, Inc. of Shelton,
Nebraska, under contract, has completed the handicap ramp installation; and
WHEREAS, the City Engineer/Public Works Director recommends the
acceptance of the project; and
WHEREAS, the Mayor concurs with the recommendation of the City
Engineer/Public Works Director, and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the Certificate of Final Completion for
Community Development Block Grant Handicap Ramps 4th to 5th Streets; Sycamore Street to
Eddy Street; Project No. 2014-2G, installation of handicap ramps, is hereby confirmed, for a
total project cost of $907,845.27.
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Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, August 8, 2017.
_______________________________________
Jeremy L. Jensen, Mayor
Attest:
_______________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
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City of Grand Island
Tuesday, August 8, 2017
Council Session
Item G-5
#2017-212 - Approving Authorization for Emergency Sanitary
Sewer Repair between 9th Street and 10th Street; Locust Street to
Pine Street
Staff Contact: John Collins, P.E. - Public Works Director
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Council Agenda Memo
From:Marvin Strong PE, Wastewater Treatment Plant Engineer
Meeting:August 8, 2017
Subject:Approving Authorization for Emergency Sanitary Sewer
Repair between 9th Street and 10th Street; Locust Street to
Pine Street
Presenter(s):John Collins PE, Public Works Director
Background
Emergency sanitary sewer repairs were needed for a sanitary sewer mainline between 9th
Street and 10th Street; Locust Street to Pine Street. The sanitary sewer main was broken
and collapsed in two (2) locations within the alley. A Wastewater Collection System
employee was driving through the alley when one of the front tires dropped into a
sinkhole created by one of the sanitary sewer collapse points, constituting an emergency.
Discussion
The Diamond Engineering Company of Grand Island, Nebraska was hired by providing a
quote of $27,000.00 for the sanitary sewer repair between 9th Street and 10th Street;
Locust Street to Pine Street.
The Diamond Construction Company will be paid the repair costs in the amount of the
quote submitted, which totals $27,000.00, which is based on actual time and materials
incorporated into the repair work. Since the total is over $20,000.00 council approval is
necessary. We are requesting permission to use the emergency procurement procedures
as outlined in Section 27-13 of the City Code.
Alternatives
It appears that the Council has the following alternatives concerning the issue at hand.
The Council may:
1.Move to approve
2.Refer the issue to a Committee
3.Postpone the issue to future date
4.Take no action on the issue
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Recommendation
City Administration recommends that the Council approve usage of the City’s
Emergency Procurement Procedures and pass a resolution authorizing payment to The
Diamond Engineering Company of Grand Island, Nebraska in the total amount of
$27,000.00 for the necessary sanitary sewer repairs.
Sample Motion
Move to approve the usage of the City’s Emergency Procurement Procedures and
authorize payment for the necessary sanitary sewer repairs.
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Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
August 4, 2017 ¤ City Attorney
RESOLUTION 2017-212
WHEREAS, the Wastewater Division of the Public Works Department needed to
perform emergency sanitary sewer repairs between 9th Street and 10th Street; Locust Street to
Pine Street; and
WHEREAS, permission is requested to use the emergency procurement
procedures as outlined in Section 27-13 of the City Code; and
WHEREAS, The Diamond Engineering Company of Grand Island, Nebraska has
been hired to do said repairs, with a total quote of $27,000.00.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the sanitary sewer repairs performed
by The Diamond Engineering Company of Grand Island, Nebraska between 9th Street and 10th
Street; Locust Street to Pine Street, in the total amount of $27,000.00 is hereby approved.
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Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, August 8, 2017.
_______________________________________
Jeremy L. Jensen, Mayor
Attest:
_______________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
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City of Grand Island
Tuesday, August 8, 2017
Council Session
Item G-6
#2017-213 - Approving Authorization for Emergency Sanitary
Sewer Repair Adjacent to 2509 Apache Road
Staff Contact: John Collins, P.E. - Public Works Director
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Council Agenda Memo
From:Marvin Strong PE, Wastewater Treatment Plant Engineer
Meeting:August 8, 2017
Subject:Approving Authorization for Emergency Sanitary Sewer
Repair Adjacent to 2509 Apache Road
Presenter(s):John Collins PE, Public Works Director
Background
Emergency sanitary sewer repairs were needed for a sanitary sewer mainline adjacent to
2509 Apache Road. The property owner of 2509 Apache Road notified Wastewater staff
on June 1, 2017 of a sunken fence and water in the yard. Upon investigation it was found
that the City’s sanitary sewer main had collapsed and was causing the issues.
Discussion
Starostka Group Unlimited, Inc. of Grand Island, Nebraska was hired by providing a
quote of $49,902.00 for the sanitary sewer repair adjacent to 2509 Apache Road.
During the repair an additional break was discovered with a quoted cost of $6,068.85 to
repair. Starsotka Group Unlimited, Inc. will be paid the repair costs in the amount of the
quotes submitted, which total $55,970.85, which is based on actual time and materials
incorporated into the repair work. Since the total is over $20,000.00 council approval is
necessary. We are requesting permission to use the emergency procurement procedures
as outlined in Section 27-13 of the City Code.
Due to the location of the initial break there were damages incurred to the fence gate on
the private property of 2509 Apache Road- James Kahrhoff, which reimbursement is
requested for; shown below.
Ace Hardware Gate Key & Hinges $14.38
Baasch Welding Labor to fabricate gate bracket $55.00
Total Reimbursement to 2509 Apache Road – James Kahrhoff $69.38
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Alternatives
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It appears that the Council has the following alternatives concerning the issue at hand.
The Council may:
1.Move to approve
2.Refer the issue to a Committee
3.Postpone the issue to future date
4.Take no action on the issue
Recommendation
City Administration recommends that the Council approve usage of the City’s
Emergency Procurement Procedures and pass a resolution authorizing payment to
Starostka Group Unlimited, Inc. of Grand Island, Nebraska in the total amount of
$55,970.85 for the necessary sanitary sewer repairs, as well as reimbursement in the
amount of $69.38 to James Kahrhoff.
Sample Motion
Move to approve the usage of the City’s Emergency Procurement Procedures and
authorize payment for the necessary sanitary sewer repairs, as well as reimbursement to
James Kahrhoff.
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Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
August 4, 2017 ¤ City Attorney
RESOLUTION 2017-213
WHEREAS, the Wastewater Division of the Public Works Department needed to
perform emergency sanitary sewer repairs adjacent to 2509 Apache Road; and
WHEREAS, permission is requested to use the emergency procurement
procedures as outlined in Section 27-13 of the City Code; and
WHEREAS, Starostka Group Unlimited, Inc. of Grand Island, Nebraska has been
hired to do said repairs, with a total quote of $55,970.85; and
WHEREAS, due to the location of the initial break there were damages incurred
to the fence gate on the private property of 2509 Apache Road – James Kahrhoff, which
reimbursement in the amount of $69.38 is requested for, shown below.
Ace Hardware Gate Key & Hinges $14.38
Baasch Welding Labor to fabricate gate bracket $55.00
Total Reimbursement to 2509 Apache Road – James Kahrhoff $69.38
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the sanitary sewer repairs performed
by Starostka Group Unlimited, Inc. of Grand Island, Nebraska adjacent 2509 Apache Road, in
the total amount of $55,970.85 is hereby approved, as well as reimbursement in the amount of
$69.38 to James Kahrhoff.
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Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, August 8, 2017.
_______________________________________
Jeremy L. Jensen, Mayor
Attest:
_______________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
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City of Grand Island
Tuesday, August 8, 2017
Council Session
Item G-7
#2017-214 - Approving Amendment No. 2 to Engineering
Consulting Agreement for Sanitary Sewer Collection System
Rehabilitation – Various Locations
Staff Contact: John Collins, P.E. - Public Works Director
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Council Agenda Memo
From:Keith Kurz PE, Assistant Public Works Director
Meeting:August 8, 2017
Subject:Approving Amendment No. 2 to Engineering Consulting
Agreement for Sanitary Sewer Collection System
Rehabilitation – Various Locations
Presenter(s):John Collins PE, Public Works Director
Background
There are approximately 230 miles of gravity sewer within the City of Grand Island’s
collection system. The majority of this infrastructure is between 26 and 75 years old, and
between 8 and 18 inches in diameter. The majority of the sanitary sewer rehabilitations
are related to old clay tile pipe and or damaged / dilapidated manholes.
On August 23, 2016, via Resolution No. 2016-199, City Council approved an agreement
with Alfred Benesch & Company of Lincoln, Nebraska in the amount of $45,861.82 for
Sanitary Sewer Collection System Rehabilitation in various locations in the City.
On March 13, 2017, via Resolution No. 2017-75, City Council approved Amendment No.
1 to allow repacking and rebidding of the project to address open cut portions that are in
immediate need of rehabilitation and repair, as no bids were received during the initial
letting on February 21, 2017. The remainder of the work was set to be addressed in the
future. Amendment No. 1 increased the original agreement by $26,220.00 for a revised
total of $72,081.82.
Discussion
To address construction observation services on the Sanitary Sewer Collection System
Rehabilitation – Various Locations; Open Cut project a second amendment with Alfred
Benesch & Company is requested. This amendment will cover construction management,
project observation, material testing, and project closeout in an amount not to exceed
$59,000.00, for a revised agreement total of $131,081.82.
Alternatives
It appears that the Council has the following alternatives concerning the issue at hand.
The Council may:
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1.Move to approve
2.Refer the issue to a Committee
3.Postpone the issue to future date
4.Take no action on the issue
Recommendation
City Administration recommends that the Council approve Amendment No. 2 to the
original agreement with Alfred Benesch & Company of Lincoln, Nebraska, in the amount
of $59,000.00.
Sample Motion
Move to approve the resolution.
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benesch
City of Grand Island
Attn: Keith Kurz, P.E.
100 East First Street, Box 1968
Grand Island, NE
RE: Sanitary Sewer Collection System Rehabilitation-Various Locations
Construction Phase Services-City Project No. 2017-S-2A
Dear Mr. Kurz:
Alfred Benesch & Company
Lincoln
825 M St
Suite 100
www.benesch.com
Lincoln, NE 68508
p 402-479-2200
F 402-479-2276
July 27, 2017
Benesch has completed the design and bidding phase services for the Sanitary Sewer Collection
System Rehabilitation Open Cut Project (2017-S-2A). We are now submitting our proposal to
carry the project through the construction phase. Our Benesch team for the construction phase
services will include:
Jay Bleier, P.E.-Project Manager will be responsible for managing the project, conducting
progress meetings as needed, processing shop drawings, reviewing and processing pay estimates
and answering RFI's. He will be available to quickly respond to any questions from either the
Benesch Field Technician, Contractor or City of Grand Island representatives. We anticipate this
time to be eight (8) hours per week.
Frank Doland & Stephen Roth, P.E.-Sr. Engineers will be responsible for providing technical
expertise for all project elements and will assist in review of shop drawings and answering RFI' s.
Field Technician (Natalie Nason)-Benesch will assign a field technician to perform observation
and materials testing services. This technician will also be responsible for daily review of traffic
control. Project responsibilities will also include providing daily and weekly progress reports
and photos of construction activities accomplished. This technician will measure and document
project quantities on a daily basis. The technician will also perform a pre-construction date
stamped video log of the surface conditions of the project areas.
The Preliminary Construction provided by Diamond Engineering is estimated to be from
September 5 to November 30 (13 Weeks). Benesch Construction Phase Services are described
in detail in Attachment A -Scope of Services
Our current contract fee is $72,081.82. At this time those fees have been exhausted and we are
requesting an amendment as identified below to complete the Open Trench Work.
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Current Contract Not-To-Exceed Fee
Requested Amendment
Proposed Amended Not-To-Exceed Fee
Sincerely:
Alfred Benesch & Company:
Fr?!Lw.J
Sr. Project Manager
= $72,081.82
= $59,000.00
= $131,081.82
Sr. Vice President
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ATTACHMENT A
Scope of Services
Amendment for Additional Construction Management Testing and Observation Services for
Sanitary Sewer Collection System Rehabilitation-Various Locations
City Project Number 2017-S-2A (Open Cut)
Construction Phase Services
General Construction Project Management, Observation, Material Testing and Closeout Services
a. Construction Management
a. Project Files
i. Set up, utilize and maintain appropriate project files related to the project with an
electronic file system. Included in the files will be all project correspondence,
change orders, meeting minutes, contracts, plans and specifications, traffic control
plans (if applicable), RFis, material certifications, test reports, inspector's Daily
Reports and project schedule.
b. Shop Drawing Submittal Review
i. Responsible for logging in, reviewing, commenting and approving Contractor
submitted Shop Drawings related to the project as identified in the project special
provisions.
c. Schedule and conduct a pre-construction meeting.
d. Schedule and conduct Bi-monthly progress meetings as needed.
e. Contractor Payments
i. Unless otherwise scheduled by the City's Project Manager or Contractor, monitor
by site visits that the work associated with a payment request by the Contractor is
accurate and complete. The generation of progress payments to the Contractor will
be completed by the Contractor for approval by Benesch.
f. Construction Contract Change Orders and Work Change Directives
i. Prepare Contract Change Orders (modifications) and Work Change Directives
associated with the project for the City Project Manager's approval.
g. Correspondence
i. Provide the following correspondence for the City's records:
o Weekly project-based construction testing results and status reports of
construction progress by Monday morning the following week.
o Contractor progress estimates.
o Change Orders (Contract Modifications).
b. Project Observation
Benesch will observe and verify construction compliance with contract documents for critical
items such as pipe bedding, sanitary sewer pipe installation, manhole installation, backfill,
subgrade prep and paving with visual inspection and/or material testing before the work is
"covered up". Observation will be provided during project activities such as excavation,
removals, reinforcing steel placement, forming, cementitious manhole rehabilitation activities,
etc. This list is not inclusive of all tasks or inspections that will be completed by Benesch.
Benesch will work closely with the City to adjust inspection hours as necessary to accommodate
the Contractor's schedule and progress.
i. Document pre-construction conditions of the project site with videos for comparison and
any dispute resolution during and/or after construction.
ii. Document all observartions in the field with photos, measurements, computations
and/or observations as logged within the Inspector's Daily Reports (IDRs).
ATTACHMENT A
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iii. Prepare and keep detailed notes, records of quantities of pay items used in the work,
test results, certifications, or basis of acceptance of these materials, and a record of the
contractor's operations.
iv. Inform Contractor at the pre-construction meeting that wastewater shutdowns will be
coordinated by the Contractor in coordination with the Engineer and will not be
completed by the City.
v. Coordinate with the Contractor to discuss work performed when observer is not on-site
for proper documentation and inclusion in the I DRs.
vi. Provide daily review compliance of traffic control and signing maintenance throughout
the duration of the project, if necessary. Specifically at the beginning, phase changes,
storm events and end of the project. Benesch will report any known deficiencies but is
not responsible for part/full time inspection unless approved by written request of the
City Project Manager.
vii. Verify that materials sources incorporated into the project are on the latest version of
the City and/or NDOR Approved Products List.
viii. Participate in progress meetings using agreed on agenda format, if necessary.
ix. Consult with the City Project Manager regarding project changes, utility conflicts,
change authorizations and change orders.
x. Randomly observe pavement sawing and removals throughout construction.
xi. Observe backfilling of trenches, manholes, pipes, and appurtenances.
xii. Observe reinforcing steel placement prior to each concrete pour.
xiii. Observe concrete placement.
xiv. Inform and verify field modifications with the City's Project Manager prior to
authorization of work.
c. Material Testing
Benesch will perform material sampling and testing services in accordance with the City of
Grand Island standard procedures. The following list identifies the testing assumed to be
required along with the frequency expected and included in this scope of work. Additional
testing may be provided in addition to or in place of those tests listed below. Benesch will notify
and gain prior approval from the City if additional testing is required that may exceed the fee
identified for these services.
i. Utility Operations-The installation of sanitary manholes, sanitary sewers, and sanitary
sewer trenchless technologies construction will be tested to verify compliance with the
plans and contract specifications and special provisions.
a. Assumes Testing Frequency of 1-TesU12-inch lifU300 feet.
b. Assumes a total of 60 compaction tests at spot repair locations
c. This material testing is completed by the hour by the field engineer/technician.
ii. Subgrade Operations-Subgrade construction will be tested to verify compliance with
compaction requirements prior to paving.
a. Assumes Testing Frequency of 1-TesU300 feet
b. Assumes 5 tests for the various locations for this project.
c. This material testing is completed by the hour by a field engineer/technician.
iii. Concrete Sampling -This will include taking concrete truck tickets, completing concrete
air tests, fabricating concrete cylinders, delivery of concrete cylinders to the laboratory
and compression testing.
a. Assumes Testing Frequency of 1-TesUPour/Day with 4-Cylinders/Test.
b. Assumes Concrete pours on the project at 24 Cylinders.
c. This material testing is completed by a per cylinder test method by a field
engineer/technician.
d. Project Closeout
ATTACHMENT A
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Upon notice of completion by the Contractor, Benesch will compile all previously field measured
quantities and prepare final summaries for all applicable items of work. The City's Project
Manager will review the project records prior to the submission of a final pay estimate for the
project. Benesch will also prepare and submit the Final Pay Estimate and records associated
with the project. The final records will be printed and submitted in a three ring binder that
includes an electronic CD of all the project records. Tasks to be completed during the project
closeout include:
i. Document "punch list" items and follow-up on resolution of nonconforming work prior to
authorizing final payment.
ii. Prepare necessary correspondence to the Contractor related to punch list and project
completion.
iii. Conduct project walk through with the City and the Contractor to determine and
document substantial completion.
iv. Benesch will prepare the record drawings and will coordinate with the Construction
Contractor for additional information or clarifications needed to complete the
documents. These documents will have hand written changes and clarifications in red
pen. These documents will not be signed and sealed by an Engineer. An electronic
PDF file will be provided with the plan submittal.
v. Provide timely project closeout documentation upon final acceptance of the project.
vi. Deliverables
• Meeting minutes.
• Inspector Daily Reports (IDR).
• Project photo log both by Benesch and the Contractor.
• Project TV Inspections provided by the Contractor for post CIPP construction.
• Project material testing results.
• Documentation of punch list items and resolution with associated correspondence.
• Declaration of substantial and final completion.
• Record drawings.
• A three ring binder that includes all project documentation listed in this section and
an electronic CD of all project .files.
vii. Complete a project debriefing with City.
e. Excluded Services
i. Utility coordination for the Contractor.
ii. Administration of NPDES Dewatering permit adherence.
iii. Undertaking any of the responsibilities of the Contractor.
iv. Giving direction to the Contractor by dictating means, methods, techniques, sequence
or procedures of construction.
SCHEDULE
Benesch shall provide the services stated above in accordance with a schedule set forth below:
Benesch will complete construction management and observation services as listed as listed above.
The observation duration for this contract shall be Eighty Seven (87) Calendar Days/ Sixty Three
(63) Working Days/Thirteen (13) weeks and Assumes a standard Monday thru Friday Construction
Days for an average of 31 Hours/Week for field observers and materials testers that includes the
field observation, testing, bookwork/reports and travel} per the City of Grand Island Contract with
the Construction Contractor. Additional oversight by a material testing technician is as noted in the
fee matrix. Project close-out documents shall be completed within Sixty (60) calendar days of final
acceptance of the project by all parties.
ATTACHMENT A
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Category/Employee
Alfred Benesch And Company
825 M Street, Suite 100,
Lincoln, NE 68508
P.M.
Attachment B
Project: Sanitary Sewer Collection System Rehabilitation -Various Locations
Element: CONSTRUCTION PHASE SERVICES PROJECT NO. 2017-2A (OPEN CUT)
Weekly
Reports
Video Log
Pre-Const
Conditions
Pre-Constr.
Meeting
Bi-Monthly
Progress
Meetings
6
Answer
RFI"s
Shop
Drawings
12
On-Site
Observation
32
24
7/27/2017
Progress
Estimates
Record I Drawings I I � ,,
'iii':i"«"-·.� .. �"'!. ���·�·
-
.. 1
Total I $
Hours Labor
Cost
TOTAL
-
524 1 $12,576.00
Total I $Expense
Units Cost TOTAL
38 $2,470.00
24 $432.00
$2,902.00
(D) CONST-01
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Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
August 4, 2017 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2017-214
WHEREAS, on August 23, 2016, by Resolution No. 2016-199 the Grand Island
City Council approved entering into an agreement with Alfred Benesch & Company of Lincoln,
Nebraska in the amount of $45,861.82 for engineering consulting services for Sanitary Sewer
Collection System Rehabilitation in various locations in the City; and
WHEREAS, on March 13, 2017, via Resolution No. 2017-75, City Council
approved Amendment No. 1 to such agreement allowing the repackaging and rebidding of the
project to address open cut portions that are in immediate need of rehabilitation and repair; and
WHEREAS, the original agreement is now being amended to cover construction
management, project observation, material testing, and project closeout in an amount not to
exceed $59,000.00, for a revised agreement total of $131,081.82; and
WHEREAS, Amendment No. 2 to the original agreement with Alfred Benesch &
Company of Lincoln, Nebraska is required to proceed with this project.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that Amendment No. 2 with Alfred
Benesch & Company of Lincoln, Nebraska for engineering consulting services related to
Sanitary Sewer Collection System Rehabilitation in various locations in the City is hereby
approved.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor is hereby authorized and directed
to execute such amendment on behalf of the City of Grand Island.
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Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, August 8, 2017.
_______________________________________
Jeremy L. Jensen, Mayor
Attest:
_______________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
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City of Grand Island
Tuesday, August 8, 2017
Council Session
Item G-8
#2017-215 - Approving Purchase of One (1) new 2017 72" Cut
Mower with Additional Broom Attachment for the Heartland
Public Shooting Park of the Parks & Recreation Department
Staff Contact: Todd McCoy, Parks & Recreation Director
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Council Agenda Memo
From:Todd McCoy, Parks and Recreation Director
Meeting:August 8, 2017
Subject:Bid Award for One (1) New Commercial 72” Cut Mower
Presenter(s):Todd McCoy, Parks and Recreation Director
Background
Heartland Public Shooting Park (HPSP) is in need of a new mower to replace a 2004 unit
which has become unreliable and in need of major repairs. Because of the immediate
need for the mower, staff is proposing to redirect available funding in the current budget
earmarked for a utility vehicle, unused funds from the Parks Operation capital budget,
and a private donation to buy the new mower.
Discussion
Staff is recommending the purchase of one (1) new Venrac 4500P 72” mower with
additional broom attachment from Turfwerks of Omaha, Nebraska. Turfwerks provided
pricing through the Iowa Department of Administrative Services State Contract which
meets City procurement guidelines.
The Ventrac unit meets the operational requirements of the HPSP. The total price of the
bid is $31,514.01.
Funds for the mower:
Account Description Amount
10044801-85625 Budgeted originally for a HPSP utility vehicle $15,000.00
10044403-85625 Remaining parks budget from dump truck purchase $11,514.01
Donation from Hornady Manufacturing $ 5,000.00
Alternatives
It appears that the Council has the following alternatives concerning the issue at hand.
The Council may:
1.Move to approve
2.Refer the issue to a Committee
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3.Postpone the issue to future date
4.Take no action on the issue
Recommendation
City Administration recommends that the City Council approve the purchase of one (1)
new 72” cut mower.
Sample Motion
Move to approve the purchase of one (1) new 72” cut mower from Turfwerks of Omaha,
Nebraska. The total purchase price is $31,514.01.
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Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
August 4, 2017 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2017-215
WHEREAS, the Heartland Public Shooting Park of the Parks & Recreation
Department for the City of Grand Island, is in need of a new mower to replace a 2004 unit which
has become unreliable and in need of major repairs; and
WHEREAS, said mower, one (1) new 2017 Venrac 4500P 72” cut mower with
additional broom attachment can be obtained from the Iowa Department of Administrative
Services State Contract holder; and
WHEREAS, purchasing the mower from the State Contract holder meets all
statutory bidding requirements; and
WHEREAS, staff is proposing to redirect available funding in the current budget
earmarked for a utility vehicle, unused funds from the Parks Operation capital budget, and a
private donation to buy the new mower.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the purchase of one (1) new 2017
Venrac 4500P 72” cut mower in the total amount of $31,514.01 from the Iowa State Contract
holder, Turfwerks of Omaha, Nebraska is hereby approved.
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Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, August 8, 2017.
_______________________________________
Jeremy L. Jensen, Mayor
Attest:
_______________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
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City of Grand Island
Tuesday, August 8, 2017
Council Session
Item G-9
#2017-216 - Approving Change Order No. 4 for the Veteran's
Athletic Soccer Field Restroom Concession Stand Building
Staff Contact: Todd McCoy, Parks & Recreation Director
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Council Agenda Memo
From:Todd McCoy, Parks and Recreation Director
Meeting:August 8, 201
Subject:Approve Change Order No. 4; to Mid Plains
Construction Co. of Grand Island, Nebraska for
Furnishing and Installation of a New
Restroom/Concession Building at the Veteran’s Athletic
Soccer Field
Presenter(s):Todd McCoy, Parks and Recreation Director
Background
On December 13, 2016 City Council approved, by Resolution 2016-306, the bid award to
Mid Plains Construction Co. to build a new restroom/concession building at the Veterans
Athletic soccer field in the amount of $239,750.00.
On December 27, 2016 City Council approved Change Order No. 1 increasing the
amount of the contract amount to $244,113.
On March 14, 2017 City Council approved Change Order No. 2 increasing the amount of
the contract amount to $253,628.00.
On April 11, 2017 City Council approved Change Order No. 3 increasing the amount of
the contract to $263,644.00.
Discussion
In order to fit the new building into the overall site plan of the future expansion it was
determined that a new sidewalk design should be added to the project. Overall the new
plan will add sidewalk quantity to the project.
New handicap accessible sidewalk leading to the building $2,050.00
Grind 17 feet of curb $ 204.00
Credit curb in original bid $ -96.00
Add handicap vehicle accessible sign $ 150.00
Credit ADA ramp $ -522.00
Overhead and profit $ 179.00
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The total additional cost of Change Order No. 4 is $1,965.00.
Alternatives
It appears that the Council has the following alternatives concerning the issue at hand.
The Council may:
1.Move to approve
2.Refer the issue to a Committee
3.Postpone the issue to future date
4.Take no action on the issue
Recommendation
City Administration recommends that the City Council approve Veterans
Restroom/Concession Construction Change Order No. 4 in the amount of $1,965.00.
Doing so will increase the total amount of the contract with Mid Plains Construction to
$265,609.00.
Sample Motion
Move to approve Change Order No. 4 to Mid Plains Construction of Grand Island,
Nebraska for the construction of a new restroom/concession building.
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Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
August 4, 2017 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2017-216
WHEREAS, on December 13, 2016 by Resolution 2016-306, December 27, 2016
by Resolution 2016-315, March 14, 2017 by Resolution 2017-78 and April 11, 2017 by
Resolution 2017-116, the City Council of the City of Grand Island awarded Mid Plains
Construction Co. of Grand Island, Nebraska, the bid in the amount of $239,750.00, Change
Order #1 in the amount of $4,363.00, Change Order #2 in the amount of $9,515.00 and Change
Order #3 in the amount of $10,016.00 for the Furnishing and Installation of a New
Restroom/Concession Building at the Veteran’s Athletic Soccer Field; and
WHEREAS, in order to fit the new building into the overall site plan of the future
expansion it was determined that a new sidewalk design should be added to the project; and
WHEREAS, such modifications have been incorporated into Change Order No. 4;
and
WHEREAS, the result of such modifications will increase the contract amount by
$1,965.00 for a revised contract price of $265,609.00.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the Mayor be, and hereby is,
authorized and directed to execute Change Order No. 4 between the City of Grand Island and
Mid Plains Construction Co. from Grand Island, Nebraska to provide the modifications set out as
follows:
1.Handicap accessible sidewalk to building increase $ 2,050.00
2.Grind 17 feet of curb .increase $ 204.00
3.Credit back $96.00 for curb already in original price decrease $ -96.00
4.One handicap van accessible sign increase $ 150.00
5.Credit ADA ramp decrease $ -522.00
6.Overhead & Profit increase $ 179.00
7.Revised contact date is August 30, 2017
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Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, August 8, 2017.
_______________________________________
Jeremy L. Jensen, Mayor
Attest:
_______________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
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City of Grand Island
Tuesday, August 8, 2017
Council Session
Item G-10
#2017-217 - Approving Annual Agreement for Financial Software
Licensing and Support
Staff Contact: Renae Jimenez
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Council Agenda Memo
From:Renae Jimenez, Finance Director
Meeting:August 8, 2017
Subject:Approving Annual Agreement for Financial Software
Licensing and Support
Presenter(s):Renae Griffiths, Finance Director
Background
On July 10, 2001, Council approved the purchase and implementation of Tyler
Technologies’ MUNIS integrated financial software system for the City of Grand Island.
This financial software continues to provide the City of Grand Island excellent service
and support for financial information. Each year in order to receive software upgrades
and technical assistance from Tyler Technologies; it is necessary to enter into an annual
Support Agreement.
Discussion
The total cost for the period of 9/14/2017 to 9/13/2018 is $175,713.98. This includes
system support and licensing updates for: Tyler System Management Services Support
$30,000.00, MUNIS Module Support and Update Licensing $139,513.98, and Tyler
unlimited CAL Graphic User Interface (MUNGUIUP-F) Support $6,200.
The Tyler System Management Services Support provides service to the Information
Technology department on system backup and recovery assistance, file permissions and
security, system tools and user guides of each module, assistance on upgrades for each
database as well as services for free on-site system server transfers.
Munis Module Support and Update Licensing include support and licensing for City staff
to use the following accounting programs. Payroll, Human Resource Management,
Project Accounting, Requisitions/Purchase Orders, Accounts Payable, General Ledger,
Budget, General Billing, Accounts Receivable, Special Assessments, Fixed Assets, Tyler
Content Manager, TCM auto Index and Redaction, Role tailored Dashboard, Tyler form
Processing, Crystal Reports, Employee Self Service and Munis Office.
The Tyler Content Manager feature enables viewing of on-line accounts payable
invoices, W9’s, checks written, purchase orders, journal entry support, miscellaneous
receipts documentation, and secured employee direct deposit stubs and W2’s.
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Crystal Reports is a report writing system that extracts data from each accounting module
table to produce user defined reports.
The Employee Self-Service module allows employees to have on-line access to pay
history, direct deposits, W-2 information, leave balances, and make changes to their
personal information such as addresses, phone numbers, dependents and emergency
contacts. Employee Self-Service is also used annually for on-line cafeteria benefit
deductions and has allowed the City to implement on-line employee absence approvals
that flow directly into bi-weekly payroll batch processing.
Munis Office connects Microsoft Office products Excel and Word to each accounting
program.
The Tyler Unlimited CAL Graphic User Interface (GUI) Support is the interface that
creates the screens and user “look” to the database that holds information. Users can
individualize the look and feel of each of their module screens showing different
information in different ways.
Alternatives
It appears that the Council has the following alternatives concerning the issue at hand.
The Council may:
1.Approve the 2017-2018 Contract with Tyler Technologies, Inc for software
support and licensing.
2.Postpone the issue to a future meeting.
3.Take no action.
Recommendation
City Administration recommends that the Council approve the 2017-2018 Annual
Financial Support Agreement with Tyler Technologies, Inc. in the amount of
$175,713.98.
Sample Motion
Approve the Annual Financial Support Agreement with Tyler Technologies, Inc.
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Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
August 4, 2017 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2017-217
WHEREAS, on July 10, 2001, by Resolution 2001-180, the City of Grand Island
approved the proposal of Process, Inc., d/b/a Munis, to implement new accounting software with
an integrated financial program; and
WHEREAS, in order to receive continued upgrades and technical assistance from
the company, it is necessary to enter into an annual Financial Support Agreement; and
WHEREAS, the cost for the period of September 14, 2017 to September 13, 2018
for Tyler System Management Services Support is $30,000.00; and
WHEREAS, the cost for the period of September 14, 2017 to September 13, 2018
for Munis Module support and update licensing is $139,513.98; and
WHEREAS, the cost for the period of September 14, 2017 to September 13, 2018
for Tyler Unlimited CAL support is $6,200.00; and
WHEREAS, the proposed agreement has been reviewed and approved by the City
Attorney’s office.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the annual Financial Support
Agreement by and between the City and Tyler Technologies, Inc. for the amount of $175,713.98
is hereby approved.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the mayor is hereby authorized and directed
to execute such agreements on behalf of the City Of Grand Island.
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Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, August 8, 2017.
_______________________________________
Jeremy L. Jensen, Mayor
Attest:
_______________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
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City of Grand Island
Tuesday, August 8, 2017
Council Session
Item J-1
Approving Payment of Claims for the Period of July 26, 2017
through August 8, 2017
The Claims for the period of July 26, 2017 through August 8, 2017 for a total amount of $4,367,232.64.
A MOTION is in order.
Staff Contact: Renae Jimenez
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City of Grand Island
Tuesday, August 8, 2017
Council Session
Item S-1
Discussion Concerning the Proposed Fiscal Year 2017-2018 City of
Grand Island and Community Redevelopment Authority (CRA)
Budgets
Staff Contact: Marlan Ferguson
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UTILITIES
2017-18 BUDGET OVERVIEW
Electric Department – Fund 520
Water Department – Fund 525
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UTILITIES
Budget Guidelines
Conservative (low) revenue forecast
Weather dependent
Ensure debt service coverage
Conservative (high) operating costs
Generation fuel/purchased power
Allow potential production capacity
Maintain adequate cash reserves
Manage controllable operating expenses and capital expenditures
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UTILITIES
Cash Reserve Guidelines
Cash Reserve Considerations
Working Capital
Replacement Power
Asset Replacement
Capital Improvement Reserve
Debt Service Reserve
Electric Fund - $30,200,000
Water Fund - $4,600,000
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UTILITIES
Capital Improvement Budgets
Electric and Water Master Plans recently completed
5 and 20 Year System Requirements
Technical Evaluation
No Financial Evaluation
Recommendations included in 5 year capital improvement budget forecasts
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UTILITIES
ELECTRIC DEPARTMENT
FUND 520
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UTILITIES
$0
$20,000,000
$40,000,000
$60,000,000
$80,000,000
$100,000,000
$120,000,000
2017 (Projected)2018 (Budget)2019 (Forecast)2020 (Forecast)2021 (Forecast)2022 (Forecast)
Electric Department - Fund 520
Capital Expenditures Expenditures Revenues Cash Balance
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UTILITIES
$0
$20,000,000
$40,000,000
$60,000,000
$80,000,000
$100,000,000
$120,000,000
2017
(Projected)
2018 (Budget)2019
(Forecast)
2020
(Forecast)
2021
(Forecast)
2022
(Forecast)
Electric Department - Fund 520
Capital Expenditures less Air
Quality
Fuel, purchase power, debt service
Admin and Operating
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UTILITIES
Electric Capital Improvements
Total Capital Budget - $9,990,000
Substation Upgrades - $500,000
Bond payments - $3,035,000
Distribution improvements - $2,500,000
Power plant maintenance/improvements - $3,105,000
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UTILITIES
Noted Proposals
Electric Cost of Service Study
Burdick Steam Unit Retirement and Staff Reorganization
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UTILITIES
WATER DEPARTMENT
FUND 525
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UTILITIES
$0
$2,000,000
$4,000,000
$6,000,000
$8,000,000
$10,000,000
$12,000,000
2017 (Projected)2018 (Budget)2019 (Forecast)2020 (Forecast)2021 (Forecast)2022 (Forecast)
Water Department - Fund 525
Adjusted Revenues Adjusted Expenditures Cash Balance Adjusted Capital Expenditures
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UTILITIES
$0
$1,000,000
$2,000,000
$3,000,000
$4,000,000
$5,000,000
$6,000,000
$7,000,000
$8,000,000
2017
(Projected)
2018 (Budget)2019 (Forecast)2020 (Forecast)2021 (Forecast)2022 (Forecast)
Water Department - Fund 525
Adjusted Capital Expenditures
Uranium Removal Operation Expense
Adjusted Admin & Oper
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UTILITIES
Water Capital Improvements
Total Capital Budget - $6,055,000
Bond payments - $295,000
Elevated Water Storage Reservoir - $3,610,000
Distribution improvements- $1,350,000
Production improvements - $200,000
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UTILITIES
Questions?
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Electric
Utilities Capital Budget FY 2017-18 Draft #6
Utilities Department May 24, 2017
Capital Improvement Budget Draft #6
Fiscal Year 2017-18
Electric Fund 520
Budget Projected Budget Budget Budget Budget Budget
FY 2016-17 FY 2016-17 Line items FY 2017-18 FY 2017-18 FY 2018-19 FY 2019-20 FY 2020-21 FY 2021-22
Administration
$0 $0 Administrative Capital Additions $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
$1,675,000 $1,675,000 2012 Revenue Bond Payment $1,795,000 $1,660,000 $1,645,000 $1,920,000 $2,060,000
$1,300,000 $1,300,000 2013 Revenue Bond Payment $1,240,000 $1,450,000 $1,580,000 $1,425,000 $1,425,000
$2,975,000 $2,975,000 Administration Subtotal $3,035,000 $3,110,000 $3,225,000 $3,345,000 $3,485,000
Transmission
$1,500,000 $1,500,000 Transmission line Improvements $100,000 $500,000 $500,000 $500,000 $500,000
$0 $0 Additional Substation $0 $0 $0 $0 $4,000,000
$125,000 $0 Equipment & Vehicles $125,000 $25,000 $35,000 $35,000 $0
$150,000 $20,000 PCC Improvements $50,000 $0 $0 $0 $0
$180,000 $50,000 Substation Upgrades $500,000 $100,000 $100,000 $100,000 $100,000
$1,955,000 $1,570,000 Transmission Subtotal $775,000 $625,000 $635,000 $635,000 $4,600,000
Distribution
$1,750,000 $800,000 Overhead Material $1,000,000 $2,000,000 $2,000,000 $2,250,000 $2,250,000
$2,250,000 $1,100,000 Underground Material $1,500,000 $2,500,000 $2,500,000 $2,750,000 $2,750,000
$505,000 $417,592 Equipment & Vehicles $275,000 $405,000 $320,000 $180,000 $400,000
$140,000 $60,000 Outside Contractors $100,000 $350,000 $360,000 $360,000 $370,000
$855,000 $600,000 Building Improvements $100,000 $100,000 $100,000 $100,000 $100,000
$0 $0 Distribution Improvements $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
$5,500,000 $2,977,592 Distribution Subtotal $2,975,000 $5,355,000 $5,280,000 $5,640,000 $5,870,000
Production
$2,470,000 $2,203,961 PGS Improvements $3,105,000 $1,500,000 $2,000,000 $1,500,000 $1,500,000
$0 $0 PGS Air Quality Control $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
$85,000 $66,950 Equipment & Vehicles $50,000 $45,000 $0 $0 $74,000
$125,000 $0 Burdick Steam Units $50,000 $0 $0 $0 $0
$300,000 $0 Burdick Gas Turbines $0 $300,000 $300,000 $150,000 $300,000
$2,980,000 $2,270,911 Production Subtotal $3,205,000 $1,845,000 $2,300,000 $1,650,000 $1,874,000
Electric Total $13,410,000 $9,793,503 $9,990,000 $10,935,000 $11,440,000 $11,270,000 $15,829,000
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Water
Utilities Capital Budget FY 2017-18 Draft #6
Utilities Department May 24, 2017
Capital Improvement Budget Draft #6
Fiscal Year 2017-18
Water Fund 525
Budget Projected Budget Budget Budget Budget Budget
FY 2016-17 FY 2016-17 Line items FY 2017-18 FY 2017-18 FY 2018-19 FY 2019-20 FY 2020-21 FY 2021-22
Administration
$0 $0 Administrative Capital Additions $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
$230,000 $2,825,000 2012 Revenue Bond $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
$350,000 $0 2017 Revenue Bond $295,000 $300,000 $305,000 $310,000 $320,000
$580,000 $2,825,000 Administration Subtotal $295,000 $300,000 $305,000 $310,000 $320,000
Distribution
$100,000 $100,000 Water Districts $0 $300,000 $300,000 $300,000 $300,000
$90,000 $55,000 Equipment & Vehicles $50,000 $150,000 $35,000 $110,000 $30,000
$950,000 $483,518 Distribution Improvements $1,350,000 $1,550,000 $1,250,000 $750,000 $650,000
$4,500,000 $345,420 Trunk line Expansion $4,160,000 $0 $0 $0 $400,000
$5,640,000 $983,938 Distribution Subtotal $5,560,000 $2,000,000 $1,585,000 $1,160,000 $1,380,000
Production
$75,000 $75,000 Well field Improvements $200,000 $200,000 $0 $0 $0
$0 $0 Equipment & Vehicles $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
$65,000 $65,000 Pumpstation Improvements $0 $0 $360,000 $0 $50,000
$140,000 $140,000 Production Subtotal $200,000 $200,000 $360,000 $0 $50,000
Water Total $6,360,000 $3,948,938 $6,055,000 $2,500,000 $2,250,000 $1,470,000 $1,750,000
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5/24/2017
2015-2016 2016-2017 2016-2017 2017-2018
ACCOUNT ACTUAL BUDGET PROJECTED BUDGET
ENTERPRISE DEPARTMENT 520 - ELECTRIC UTILITY
ACCRUED EXPENSES
METER READING EXPENSE 90200 253,138 300,000 267,500 280,000
RECORDS & COLLECTION 90300 768,509 725,000 770,000 800,000
RECORDS & COLLECTION-MIS 90301 406,281 500,000 415,000 442,500
CASH OVER & SHORT 90310 - - - -
UNCOLLECTABLE ACCOUNTS 90400 70,879 70,000 92,000 95,000
ADMINISTRATIVE SALARIES 92000 385,346 400,000 415,000 450,000
OFFICE SUPPLIES & EXPENSE 92100 38,515 35,000 30,000 32,500
OUTSIDE SERVICES EMPLOYED 92300 1,151,776 1,500,000 1,100,000 1,250,000
INSURANCE 92400 423,827 550,000 400,000 450,000
INJURIES & DAMAGES 92500 136,360 225,000 107,000 150,000
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS 92600 1,188,106 1,600,000 1,250,000 1,560,000
MISCELLANEOUS GENERAL 93000 156,033 125,000 135,000 150,000
UTILITY OFFICE RENT 93101 7,370 7,370 7,370 7,370
MAINTENANCE OF GENERAL PROPERTY 93200 8,625 15,000 2,000 5,000
GENERAL ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICE EXPENSE 4,994,767 6,052,370 4,990,870 5,672,370
DEPRECIATION-PLANT 40310 6,526,084 6,500,000 7,155,000 7,375,000
DEPRECIATION-TRANSMISSION 40340 747,259 750,000 790,000 815,000
DEPRECIATION-DISTRIBUTION 40350 3,235,197 3,300,000 3,477,500 3,582,000
DEPRECIATION-GENERAL 40360 877,105 875,000 965,000 995,000
MERCHANDISE MATERIAL 41510 (204,380) 150,000 150,000 150,000
MERCHANDISE LABOR 41520 (72,070) 100,000 100,000 100,000
NON-UTILITY PROPERTY 41710 161 200 175 200
LOSS ON DISPOSITION OF PROPERTY 42120 268,742 - 2,500 25,000
INTEREST 2012 LONG TERM DEBT 42775 371,566 348,238 348,238 321,317
INTEREST 2013 LONG TERM DEBT 42785 1,508,831 1,471,750 1,471,750 1,433,050
AMORTIZATION OF DEBT EXPENSE 42800 - - - -
DEPOSIT INTEREST EXPENSE 43100 1,119 800 1,500 2,500
OPER SUPERVISION & ENG - BURDICK STEAM 50010 199,326 190,000 200,000 -
OPER SUPERVISION & ENG - PGS 50020 465,534 450,000 450,000 465,000
GENERATION FUEL - BURDICK STEAM 50110 77,808 90,000 110,000 -
GENERATION FUEL - PGS 50120 9,003,275 10,000,000 8,800,000 9,100,000
STATION LABOR & MATERIAL - BURDICK STEAM 50210 310,159 350,000 305,000 -
STATION LABOR & MATERIAL - PGS 50220 1,662,311 1,600,000 1,580,000 1,650,000
GENERATION PRODUCTION - BURDICK STEAM 50510 331,337 325,000 335,000 -
GENERATION PRODUCTION - PGS 50520 1,396,101 1,700,000 1,160,000 1,200,000
GENERATION PRODUCTION - PGS LIME 50521 285,362 375,000 475,000 500,000
GENERATION PRODUCTION - PGS PAC 50522 120,139 125,000 200,000 225,000
OPERATION SUPPLIES - BURDICK STEAM 50610 190,117 215,000 162,000 -
OPERATION SUPPLIES - PGS 50620 531,247 575,000 420,000 435,000
MAINT SUPER & ENG - BURDICK STEAM 51010 68,622 70,000 70,000 75,000
MAINT SUPER & ENG - PGS 51020 243,216 250,000 228,500 237,500
MAINT OF STRUCTURES - BURDICK STEAM 51110 18,911 50,000 16,000 17,500
MAINT OF STRUCTURES - PGS 51120 985,146 1,000,000 1,000,000 1,050,000
MAINT OF BOILER PLANT - BURDICK STEAM 51210 189,809 150,000 255,000 -
MAINT OF BOILER PLANT - PGS 51220 2,657,274 3,191,966 3,600,000 3,750,000
MAINT OF GENERATION EQUIP - BURDICK STEAM 51310 197,759 130,000 107,000 110,000
MAINT OF GENERATION EQUIP - PGS 51320 331,708 900,000 355,000 375,000
OPER SUPERVISION & ENG - BURDICK CT'S 54630 94,711 105,000 96,000 310,000
GENERATION FUEL - BURDICK CT'S 54730 54,725 75,000 82,000 103,000
GENERATION PRODUCTION - BURDICK CT'S 54830 417,714 425,000 410,000 525,000
OPERATION SUPPLIES - BURDICK CT'S 54930 62,981 65,000 57,000 60,000
MAINT SUPER & ENG - BURDICK CT'S 55130 366 1,000 500 750
MAINT OF STRUCTURES - BURDICK CT'S 55230 2,359 10,000 3,250 5,000
MAINT OF GENERATION EQUIP - BURDICK CT'S 55330 250,560 350,000 230,000 400,000
PURCHASED POWER-NPPD 55500 - - - -
PURCHASED POWER-WAPA 55510 1,115,301 1,115,302 1,100,000 1,250,000
PURCHASED POWER-OPPD 55520 9,080,780 8,000,000 9,460,000 9,800,000
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ACCOUNT ACTUAL BUDGET PROJECTED BUDGET
PURCHASED POWER-PPGA 55530 4,422,807 3,400,000 4,550,000 4,800,000
PURCHASED POWER-WIND 55540 545,888 715,000 675,000 700,000
PURCHASED POWER-WIND / INVENERGY 55541 1,882,391 4,000,000 4,135,000 4,300,000
PURCHASED POWER-MEAN 55550 - - - -
PURCHASED POWER-TENASKA 55560 526,472 16,000,000 14,250,000 17,500,000
PURCHASED POWER-SOLAR 55570 2,500 2,000 2,500
OPER SUPERVISION & ENG-TRANS 56000 520,597 700,000 486,000 1,520,000
LOAD DISPATCHING-TRANS 56100 3,712,610 3,250,000 4,347,000 4,500,000
MAINT OF SUBSTATION-TRANS 57000 47,069 50,000 30,000 35,000
MARKET EXPENSE- TRANS 57500 179,161 175,000 200,000 210,000
OPER SUPERVISION & ENGINEERING-DIST 58000 100,445 175,000 119,000 125,000
LOAD DISPATCHING-DIST 58100 627,118 535,000 670,000 700,000
OPER OF SUBSTATION-DIST 58200 274 2,500 750 1,000
OVERHEAD LINE-DIST 58300 154,443 75,000 198,000 205,000
METER OPERATING-DIST 58600 98,844 100,000 247,000 255,000
MAINT OF SERV ON CUST PROP-DIST 58700 224,600 225,000 232,000 240,000
OFFICE SUPPLIES-DIST 58800 1,310,206 1,250,000 1,350,000 1,450,000
MAINT OF STATION EQUIP-DIST 59200 765,906 900,000 810,000 835,000
MAINT OF LINES-DIST 59300 879,738 675,000 850,000 900,000
MAINT OF UNDERGROUND LINES-DIST 59400 628,168 600,000 635,000 660,000
MAINT OF TRANSFORMER-DIST 59500 44,427 50,000 83,000 87,500
MAINT OF METERS-DIST 59700 - - - -
MAINT OF MISC PLANT-DIST 59800 360,015 600,611 322,000 335,000
TOTAL OPERATING EXPENSE 60,635,454 78,859,867 79,920,663 85,803,817
ACCRUED ADMIN & OPERATING EXPENSES 65,630,221 84,912,237 84,911,533 91,476,187
TOTAL CAPITAL EXPENSES 2,437,276 13,410,000 9,793,503 9,990,000
ACCRUED & CAPITAL EXPENSE 68,067,496 98,322,237 94,705,036 101,466,187
OTHER USES OF FUNDS - IN LIEU OF TAX 40800 675,217 700,000 700,000 700,000
LESS DEPRECIATION (11,385,645) (11,425,000) (12,387,500) (12,767,000)
FINAL ACCRUED EXPENSE 57,357,069 87,597,237 83,017,536 89,399,187
ACCRUAL RECONCILIATION 10,140,367 - - -
TOTAL APPROPRIATION 67,497,436 87,597,237 83,017,536 89,399,187
Baseload Fuel (Coal)
10%
Peaking Fuel &
Power Purchases
38%
Capital -
Administration
3% Capital - Generation
4%
Capital - Trans/Dist
4%
Operating Expenses,
Taxes, & Fees
41%
Electric Department Appropriation
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ACCOUNT ACTUAL BUDGET PROJECTED BUDGET
ACCRUAL REVENUE
MERCHANDISE SALES 41500 455,812 350,000 365,000 350,000
REVENUE NON-UTILITY PROPERTY 41700 - - - -
INTEREST & DIVIDEND 41900 405,412 300,000 340,000 350,000
MISC NON-OPERATING 42100 11,570 12,500 16,000 15,000
GAIN ON DISPOSITION OF PROP 42110 46,095 - 40,000 15,000
AMORTIZATION OF DEBT PREMIUM 42900 451,059 436,163 436,165 418,927
RESIDENTIAL SALES 44000 19,939,288 19,400,000 20,190,000 20,390,000
DUSK TO DAWN SALES 44020 131,185 135,000 132,000 133,000
COMMERCIAL & INDUSTRIAL SALES 44200 40,736,133 40,000,000 41,400,000 41,800,000
WHOLESALE ENERGY - NPPD 44700 62,551 250,000 185,000 189,000
WHOLESALE ENERGY - OPPD 44710 - - - -
WHOLESALE ENERGY - MEAN 44720 - - - -
WHOLESALE ENERGY - TENASKA 44730 2,158,595 17,500,000 19,000,000 19,500,000
WHOLESALE ENERGY - HASTINGS 44740 - - - -
WHOLESALE ENERGY - NE CITY 44750 135,819 210,000 290,000 295,000
WHOLESALE ENERGY - NELIGH 44760 38,805 60,000 82,000 84,000
WHOLESALE ENERGY - SPP 44770 373,729 825,000 696,000 700,000
INTERDEPARTMENTAL SALES 44800 1,739,256 1,700,000 1,785,000 1,800,000
FORFEITED DISCOUNTS 45000 181,827 180,000 180,000 182,000
SERVICE SALES 45100 15,190 15,000 15,000 15,500
RENT FROM PROPERTY 45400 86,285 82,000 78,000 80,000
TOTAL ACCRUAL REVENUE 66,968,612 81,455,663 85,230,165 86,317,427
ACCRUAL RECONCILIATION (451,059) (436,163) (436,165) (418,927)
TOTAL REVENUE 66,517,554 81,019,500 84,794,000 85,898,500
BOND & LOAN PROCEEDS - - - -
TOTAL REVENUE & BOND PROCEEDS 66,517,554 81,019,500 84,794,000 85,898,500
OPERATING EXCESS (DEFICIT)1,457,394 6,832,263 11,569,967 6,489,313
CAPITAL EXPENDITURES (2,437,276) (13,410,000) (9,793,503) (9,990,000)
BEGINNING FUND BALANCE 49,185,002 48,205,119 48,205,119 49,981,583
ENDING UNRESTRICTED BALANCE 41,727,203 35,341,497 42,389,196 38,866,204
ENDING RESTRICTED BALANCE 6,477,916 6,285,885 7,592,387 7,614,692
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ACCOUNT ACTUAL BUDGET PROJECTED BUDGET
ENTERPRISE DEPARTMENT 525 - WATER OPERATIONS
ACCRUED EXPENSES
METER READING 78100 94,216 90,000 100,500 105,000
CUSTOMER BILLING & ACCOUNTING 78200 276,341 230,000 296,500 330,000
DATA PROCESSING 78250 205,813 250,000 208,500 225,000
UNCOLLECTABLE ACCOUNTS 78400 4,971 6,500 3,900 5,000
ADMINISTRATIVE SALARY EXPENSE 79000 32,481 60,000 37,000 40,000
OFFICE SUPPLIES 79300 7,262 7,500 7,500 7,750
SPECIAL SERVICES 79500 108,572 200,000 106,000 115,000
INSURANCE 79800 13,168 15,000 12,500 15,000
INJURIES & DAMAGES 79900 2,048 6,000 12,500 15,000
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS 80010 141,882 155,000 160,000 200,000
PENSIONS 80020 25,412 22,000 27,500 29,000
MISCELLANEOUS 80100 15,169 20,000 23,500 25,000
MAINT OF GENERAL PROPERTY 80200 97,192 120,000 85,000 100,000
UTILITY OFFICE RENT 80300 3,630 3,630 3,630 3,630
BACKFLOW PROTECTION PROGRAM 81000 127,563 145,000 128,500 135,000
GENERAL ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICE EXPENSE 1,155,721 1,330,630 1,213,030 1,350,380
DEPRECIATION-SUPPLY 50310 69,598 80,000 71,000 80,000
DEPRECIATION-PUMPING EQUIP 50320 20,220 22,500 21,000 25,000
DEPRECIATION-TREATMENT PLANT 50330 151,452 175,000 154,000 165,000
DEPRECIATION-DISTRIBUTION 50340 624,841 675,000 651,000 680,000
DEPRECIATION-GENERAL 50350 154,550 168,000 178,000 190,000
INTEREST EXPENSE - 2012 BONDS 53000 64,549 282,481 46,436 -
INTEREST EXPENSE - 2017 BONDS 53010 91,348 201,360
DEBT EXPENSE ON BONDS 53100 - 140,000 140,434 -
MERCHANDISE-MATERIAL 61610 77,251 70,000 95,000 100,000
MERCHANDISE-LABOR 61620 67,782 70,000 65,000 70,000
OPERATION SUPPLIES 70300 13,253 15,000 15,000 17,500
MAINT OF WELLS & STRUCTURES 70500 65,486 45,000 45,000 47,750
OPERATION LABOR 72200 184,423 281,801 200,000 230,000
POWER FOR PUMPING 72300 504,370 475,000 520,000 535,000
MAINT OF PUMPING EQUIP 72700 184,817 215,000 200,000 215,000
PURIFICATION SUPPLIES 74300 903,884 925,000 945,000 975,000
MAINT OF PURIFICATION EQUIP 74600 59,958 75,000 10,000 35,000
OPERATION SUPERVISION & ENG 75100 191,031 225,000 205,000 225,000
OFFICE EXPENSE-DIST 75200 77,722 125,000 112,000 116,000
OPERATION OF MAINS 75300 236,954 300,000 210,000 250,000
OPERATION OF METERS 75400 91,566 125,000 104,000 120,000
MAINT OF DIST MAINS 75800 117,771 230,000 110,000 130,000
MAINT OF FIRE HYDRANTS 75900 144,980 195,000 150,000 160,000
OPERATIONS TOTAL 4,006,456 4,914,782 4,339,218 4,567,610
ACCRUED ADMIN & OPERATING EXPENSES 5,162,177 6,245,412 5,552,248 5,917,990
TOTAL CAPITAL EXPENSES 3,529,092 6,360,000 3,948,938 6,055,000
ADJUSTED ACCRUED EXPENSES 8,691,268 12,605,412 9,501,186 11,972,990
OTHER USES OF FUNDS - IN LIEU OF TAX 53300 78,886 65,000 65,000 65,000
LESS DEPRECIATION (1,020,661) (1,120,500) (1,075,000) (1,140,000)
FINAL ACCRUED EXPENSE 7,749,493 11,549,912 8,491,186 10,897,990
ACCRUAL RECONCILIATION (2,060,845) - - -
TOTAL APPROPRIATION 5,688,648 11,549,912 8,491,186 10,897,990
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ACCOUNT ACTUAL BUDGET PROJECTED BUDGET
ACCRUAL REVENUE
WATER TAP FEES 52000 35 2,500 36,128 -
WATER MAIN CONTRIBUTIONS 52010 1,965,100 - 901,700 -
RENT FROM PROPERTY 52200 - - - -
INTEREST & DIVIDEND 52400 12,881 20,000 12,000 12,500
MISC NON-OPERATING 52600 126,758 125,460 127,500 128,000
GAIN ON DISPOSITION-PROP 52610 9,112 - 5,628 -
METERED SALES 60100 5,352,181 5,444,800 5,450,000 6,000,000
PRIVATE FIRE PROTECTION 60400 52,336 45,000 52,000 52,000
INTERDEPARTMENTAL SALES 60800 166,388 112,500 165,000 170,000
SALE OF WATER SERVICES 61400 286 2,000 190 200
MERCHANDISE SALES 61600 203,484 175,000 200,000 200,000
TOTAL ACCRUAL REVENUE 7,888,560 5,927,260 6,950,146 6,562,700
ACCRUAL RECONCILIATION (1,965,100) - (901,700) -
TOTAL REVENUE 5,923,460 5,927,260 6,048,446 6,562,700
BOND PROCEEDS - 8,000,000 7,435,000
TOTAL REVENUE & BOND PROCEEDS 5,923,460 13,927,260 13,483,446 6,562,700
OPERATING EXCESS (DEFICIT)3,763,903 737,348 1,506,198 1,719,710
CAPITAL EXPENDITURES (3,529,092) (6,360,000) (3,948,938) (6,055,000)
BEGINNING FUND BALANCE 5,533,698 5,768,510 5,768,510 10,760,770
ENDING UNRESTRICTED BALANCE 5,160,239 3,546,714 5,715,247 6,012,154
ENDING RESTRICTED BALANCE 608,271 4,599,144 5,045,523 413,326
Capital -
Administration
3%
Capital - Production
2%
Capital - Distribution
51%
Power for Pumping
Water
5%
Operating Expenses,
Taxes, & Fees
39%
Water Department Appropriation
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CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS BUDGET – May 24, 2017 Draft #6 WATER DEPARTMENT
FISCAL YEAR 2017-18
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ADMINISTRATION
1. Administrative Capital Additions: $0
2. 2012 Revenue Bond Payment: $0
Anticipated debt service on Series 2012 Bonds.
3. 2017 Revenue Bond Payment: $295,000
Anticipated debt service on Series 2017 Bonds.
DISTRIBUTION
4. Water Main Districts: $0
This item includes unplanned extensions of water mains into new subdivisions
and developments. Compliance with Federal regulations, annexation, and aquifer
contamination will continue to produce additional requests for water main extensions
5. Equipment & Vehicles: $50,000
Unit 921 Service Truck $50,000
6. Distribution Improvements: $1,350,000
State St-Walnut to Huston $200,000
3rd St – Clark to Cedar $200,000
Yund St – Plum to Cherry $100,000
Louise/Ingles/John replace 2” main $100,000 NE Hwy 2 –North Rd to Diers Ave 12” $200,000
Hwy 34 – East of Locust $100,000
12th & Broadwell $100,000
17th & Broadwell $350,000
7. Trunk Line Expansion: $4,160,000
2 MG Elevated Storage $3,610,000
7th, 8th, Boggs, Faidley, Stoger, White, Pletcher Terrace $550,000
PRODUCTION
8. Well Field Improvements: $200,000
Wellfield Well PLC Upgrade $200,000
9. Equipment & Vehicles: $0
10. Pumpstation Improvements: $0
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FISCAL YEAR 2017-18
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ADMINISTRATION
1. Administrative Capital Additions: $0
2. 2012 Revenue Bond Payment: $1,795,000
Anticipated debt service on Series 2012 Bonds.
3. 2013 Revenue Bond Payment: $1,240,000
Anticipated debt service on Series 2013 Bonds.
TRANSMISSION
4. Transmission Line Improvements: $100,000
$100,000 – Fiber optics upgrades.
5. Additional Substations: $0
6. Equipment & Vehicles: $125,000
$125,000 - New SF6 gas cart for servicing transmission breakers.
7. PCC Improvements: $50,000 $50,000 – Phelps Control Center building improvements.
8. Substation Upgrades: $500,000
$200,000 – Internal inspection of all 115 kV breakers.
$150,000 – Replacement substation breakers. $150,000 – Replacement of Substation F wall
DISTRIBUTION
9. Overhead Material: $1,000,000 This routine item includes pole-mounted transformers, conductors, poles, meters,
streetlights, small tools, hardware and labor necessary for overhead electrical distribution.
The budgeted amount is based on historical expenditures.
10. Underground Materials: $1,500,000
This is a routine item that includes the cable, pad-mounted transformers, conduit, small
tools, hardware and labor necessary to supply underground electric service to new
businesses and subdivisions. Cable nearing the end of its useful 30 year life is replaced from
this line item. Most projects have a short lead-time, and the budgeted amount is based on the historic needs.
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11. Equipment & Vehicles: $275,000
$35,000 – Unit #1571. Replacement for a 2005 Chevy Extended Cab Pickup
$60,000 – Unit #1602. Replacement for a 2002 Bobcat skid steer loader $150,000 – Unit #1605. Replacement for a 2003four drum wire puller
$30,000 – Unit #1656. Replacement for a single reel take-up trailer
12. Outside Contractors: $100,000
Contractors used for underground boring to install conduit for the Underground Department.
13. Distribution Building Improvements: $100,000 Remodel expenses for the Electric Service Facility.
14. Distribution Improvements: $0
Engineering computers and automated mapping.
PRODUCTION
15. PGS Improvements: $3,105,000
$1,000,000 - 5 Year Turbine Overhaul $1,035,000 - SDA Corrosion Protection Coating
$250,000 - Bottom Ash Controls Upgrade
$320,000 - Fire Tank Interior Painting
$500,000 - 5 Year Boiler Repairs
16. PGS Air Quality Control: $0
17. Equipment & Vehicles: $50,000
$50,000 - Unit 1301 – Burdick Maintenance Pickup
18. Burdick Steam Units: $50,000
Decommissioning
19. Burdick Gas Turbines: $0
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Jackrabbit Run Golf CourseBudget 2017-18Grand IslandCouncil Session - 8/8/2017Page 166 / 225
History The golf course was designed by Frank Hummel and construction started in 1976. The course was named Grand Island Municipal Golf Course and it open for play on July 1, 1977. The course was funded by 50 percent federal funds, 25 percent state funds and 25 percent local funds. The local funds were raised by the City of Grand Island from the sale of some City owned land. The 175 acres of land that the course is located on is leased from the airport including the clubhouse and the driving range. When the course first opened, the clubhouse was an old trailer home located directly behind the #1 tee. Course Improvements The clubhouse was built and moved in the fall of 1977. In 1985 approximately 30 feet was added to both ends of the building to form the current clubhouse. In 1995 a short game practice facility was added to the south of the parking lot including an extra putting green, chipping green, and a bunker. The Golf Course has three acres of greens which were seeded with Pencrose creeping bent grass. The two acres of teeing surface is bluegrass and ryegrass. The 30 acres of fairways also include bluegrass and ryegrass. The 70 acres of rough is bluegrass, ryegrass, and a few small areas of buffalo grass. The six acres of wildflower and native grass areas were started in the spring of 2005 behind the #15 green. Expansion continued in the spring of 2006 to the right and behind the #6 tee and to the south of the parking lot in the spring of 2007. These beautiful areas include over 20 varieties of wildflowers. The flowers are in full bloom from mid May through mid July. The magnificent beauty of this nature is enjoyed by both golfers and non-golfers. Superintendent: Doug Sweeney Head Professional: Don Kruse Grand IslandCouncil Session - 8/8/2017Page 167 / 225
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Course EquipmentGrand IslandCouncil Session - 8/8/2017Page 169 / 225
Number of Golf Rounds010,00020,00030,00040,00050,00060,00019781979198019811982198319841985198619871988Indianhead - 1989199019911992Meadow Lark Hills -199319941995Cairo -199619971998199920002001200220032004200520062007200820092010201120122013201420152016RoundsYearNumber of RoundsGrand IslandCouncil Session - 8/8/2017Page 170 / 225
Golf Course Financial History2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 20162017 projected2018 BudgetBeginning Cash$ (213,302) $ 120,693 $ 184,690 $ 277,940 $ 190,367 $ 175,270 $ 111,481 $ (58,003)$ 70,718 Revenue $ 577,224 $ 593,254 $ 671,917 $ 620,427 $ 611,087 $ 591,204 $ 563,010 $ 600,000 $ 670,938Transfer In $ 329,000 $ - $ - $ - $ 497,384 $ - $ - $ 200,000 $ -Operating & Personnel$ 544,999 $ 520,255 $ 578,667 $ 600,948 $ 623,685 $ 619,950 $ 672,650 $ 671,279 $ 691,463 Capital $ 27,230 $ 9,000 $ 107,052 $ 499,883 $ 35,042 $ 59,845 $ 72,000 Total Appropriations$ 572,229 $ 529,255 $ 578,667 $ 708,000 $ 1,123,568 $ 654,992 $ 732,495 $ 671,279 $ 763,463 Ending Cash $ 120,693 $ 184,692 $ 277,940 $ 190,367 $ 175,270 $ 111,481 $ (58,003) $ 70,718 $ (21,807)Grand IslandCouncil Session - 8/8/2017Page 171 / 225
Golf Course Fee Snapshot2014 2015 2016 20172018 ProposedSeniors 18 holes $ 18.00 $ 19.00 $ 19.00 $ 19.75 $ 20.50 Adults 9 holes (weekdays) $ 14.00 $ 15.00 $ 15.00 $ 15.50 $ 16.00 Adults 18 holes (weekdays) $ 20.00 $ 21.00 $ 21.00 $ 21.75 $ 22.50 Junior Golf-9 holes (weekdays) $ 9.00 $ 10.00 $ 10.00 $ 10.50 $ 11.00 Junior Golf-18 holes (weekdays) $ 15.00 $ 16.00 $ 16.00 $ 16.75 $ 17.50 Adults 9 holes $ 16.00 $ 17.00 $ 17.00 $ 17.75 $ 18.50 Adults 18 holes $ 22.00 $ 23.00 $ 23.00 $ 24.00 $ 25.00 Maintenance Fee (per season pass round) $ 2.34 $ 2.80 $ 2.80 $ 2.80 $ 2.80 Cart Rental 9 holes, per rider $ 9.00 $ 10.00 $ 10.00 $ 10.50 $ 11.00 Cart Rental 18 holes, per rider $ 14.00 $ 15.00 $ 15.00 $ 15.50 $ 16.00 Grand IslandCouncil Session - 8/8/2017Page 172 / 225
PUBLIC WORKS
Capital Projects 2017/2018
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PUBLIC WORKS
2017 Planned Projects
Capital Ave; Webb Rd to Broadwell
Ave Widening
Stolley Park Rd
Restriping/Rehabilitation
Webb Road Paving Assessments
Sycamore Underpass Rehabilitation
Adams St Paving
Highway 281 NB(NDOT Project)
Northwest Flood Control
Moores Creek Drainage Extension
Shady Bend Drainage
North Broadwell Drainage
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Waugh/Broadwell Relocation *carryover
Faidley & Diers Traffic Signal *carryover
Annual Curb Ramp Installation
Curb Ramp Installation CDBG Project
(4th & 5th) *carryover
Pavement Condition Survey *carryover
Sterling Est Paving Dist No. 1262
Five Points Intersection Improvements
Study
Brookline St Drainage
Eagle Scout Detention Cell – N of Eagle
Scout Lake
Capital Avenue Storm Sewer
Improvements
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2017 Capital Improvement Projects
Funded by Gas Tax Money
2017 Budget 2017 Forecast
Capital Avenue - Webb Rd to Broadwell Ave $ 1,089,567 $ 433,052
Stolley Park Rd Restriping/Rehab $ 135,000 $ 31,496
Annual Curb Ramp Installation $ 165,000 $ 276,458
Faidley & Diers Traffic Signal $ 0 $ 330
Webb Rd Assessment Payments $ 131,035 $ 128,062
Sycamore Underpass Rehab $ 80,000 $ 70,912
Curb Ramp Installation CDBG Project (4 th & 5th St)$ 0 $ 68,255
Pavement Condition Survey $ 0 $ 111,118
Waugh/Broadwell Relocation $ 0 $ 134,136
Adams St Paving $ 1,000,000 $ 1,174,053
Sterling Estates Paving District No. 1262 $ 300,000 $ 181,217
Highway 281 NB (NDOR project)$ 1,617,500 $ 2,928,665
Five Points Intersection Improvements $ 350,000 $ 28,000
Unassigned Projects $ 750,000 $ 0
TOTAL $ 5,618,102 $ 5,565,754
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2017 Capital Improvement Projects
Funded by General Fund & Special Assessments
4
2017 Budget 2017 Forecast
Construction of NW Flood Control Project $ 1,318,870 $ 600,000
Eagle Scout Detention Cell – N of Eagle Scout Lake $ 75,000 $ 0
Moores Creek Drain Extension $ 0 $ 165,600
Shady Bend Drainage $ 0 $ 131,194
Brookline Drainage $ 0 $ 2,166
N Broadwell Drainage $ 0 $ 145,971
Capital Avenue Storm Sewer Improvements $ 200,000 $ 0
TOTAL $ 1,593,870 $ 1,044,931
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Summary of Capital Improvement Projects
2017 Budget 2017 Forecast
Funded by Gas Tax Money $ 5,618,102 $ 5,565,754
Funded by General Fund & Special Assessments $ 1,593,870 $ 1,044,931
TOTAL CAPITAL REQUESTS $ 7,211,972 $ 6,610,685
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PUBLIC WORKS
Proposed Capital Projects for 2017/2018
Capital Avenue; Webb Rd to Broadwell Ave
Stolley Park Rd Restriping/Rehabilitation
Annual Curb Ramp Installation
Sycamore St Underpass Rehab
Old Potash; North Rd to E of Webb Rd Master Plan
North Rd & 13 th St
Webb Road Paving Assessment (City share)
Northwest Drainage Project (NRD partner)
Moores Creek Drain Extension
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PUBLIC WORKS
Capital Avenue; Webb Road to Broadwell Avenue
$184,000
Widened Capital Avenue to 5 lanes from Webb Road to
Broadwell Avenue, added a continuous turning lane and a
hike/bike trail on the north side of the road. This project received
Federal funds. Construction was completed in 2016. Project is in
the close out phase with NDOT.
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PUBLIC WORKS
Stolley Park Road Restriping / Rehabilitation
$285,400
Surface repairs, lane configuration
and intersection lane extensions
Delayed to acquire federal funding
Construction anticipated 2018
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PUBLIC WORKS
Annual Curb Ramp Installation
$104,800
Required per Federal American Disabilities
Act (ADA) Regulations – City of Grand
Island’s handicap ramp installation program
follows the previous year’s asphalt program.
Other priority locations are added as funds
allow.
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PUBLIC WORKS
Sycamore Street Underpass Rehabilitation
$1,200,000
Replace bridge deck and abutment,
patch and seal abutment walls, seal
retaining walls, add drainage, and
reconstruct pumps
Complete design and begin
construction
Additional funds will be needed to
complete construction in 2019
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PUBLIC WORKS
Old Potash; North Road to East of Webb Road
Master Plan
$150,000
The interaction between the various traffic features is complex,
so that it is necessary to create a master plan for the corridor to
ensure that the individual street and intersection projects will
function together
Anticipated projects include widening and reconfiguring Old
Potash, signal and geometric improvements at each intersection,
and probably improvements north and south of the project
corridor
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PUBLIC WORKS
North Road & 13 th Street
$1,945,775
Roadway reconfigured to a 3 lane curb and gutter section
Creation of pedestrian routes - sidewalks
Additional drainage along 13 th Street between North Road and
US Highway 281
Intersection improvements at North Road & 13 th Street
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PUBLIC WORKS
Webb Road Paving Assessment (City share)
$130,000
The City portion of the Webb Road paving improvements
under District No. 1260 were set at $803,896.74
Installments are set to be paid over the ten (10) year timeframe
set by the Board of Equalization – 2018 is payment year three
(3)
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PUBLIC WORKS
Northwest Flood Control Project
$1,009,813
Drainage Project (CPNRD) - City/CPNRD cost sharing project for
flood control improvements along the Prairie, Moores & Silver
Creek watershed to alleviate flooding in the northwest area of
Grand Island. Funding will be over a 14 year period, which began in
FY 2005.
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PUBLIC WORKS
Moores Creek Drain Extension
$1,041,200
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Extend drainage to the southwest and serve current areas as well as
the proposed US Highway 30 realignment project
Efforts being made to coordinate with NDOT to lower costs
Money allocated this year will be used for initial design, soil
investigation, and partial ROW acquisition
Additional funds will be needed in FY 2019 & 2020
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Moores Creek Drain Extension
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2018 Capital Improvement Projects
Funded with Gas Tax Money
2018 Budget
Capital Avenue; Webb Road to Broadwell Avenue $ 184,000
Stolley Park Road Restriping / Rehabilitation $ 285,400
Annual Curb Ramp Installation $ 104,800
Sycamore Street Underpass Rehabilitation $ 1,200,000
Old Potash; North Rd to E of Webb Road Master Plan $ 150,000
North Road & 13 th Street $ 1,945,775
Webb Road Paving Assessments (City share)$ 130,000
TOTAL $ 3,999,975
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2018 Capital Improvement Projects
Funded by Other Revenue
2018 Budget
Northwest Flood Control Project $ 1,009,813
Moores Creek Drain Extension $ 1,041,200
TOTAL $ 2,051,013
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2018 Capital Improvement Budget Summary
2018 Budget
Funded by Gas Tax Money (Streets)$ 3,999,975
Funded by Other Revenue (Drainage)$ 2,051,013
TOTAL CAPITAL REQUESTS $ 6,050,988
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•$104,800 of capital dollars is mandated
•$469,400 of capital dollars is funding Federal Aid projects
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PUBLIC WORKS
2018 Potential Funding Sources
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Balance Forward $ 1,147,000
State Gas Tax Fund $ 2,500,000
NDOR Buy Backs $ 937,841
Total available funding $ 4,584,841
Total 210 Fund Capital Projects $ 3,999,975
Remaining 210 Funds $584,866
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PUBLIC WORKS
2018 Project Future Expenses
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Project 2019 2020 2021 2022
Annual Curb Ramp Installation $ 165,000 $ 165,000 $ 165,000 $ 165,000
Sycamore Street Underpass Rehabilitation $1,500,000
Old Potash; North Rd to E of Webb Rd – Master Plan
Webb Road Paving Assessments (City share)$ 130,000 $ 130,000 $ 130,000 $ 130,000
Pavement Condition Survey $ 200,000 $ 215,000
US Highway 281 Corridor Study – Diers to Webb $ 300,000
Five Points Roundabout Safety Project $ 450,000
US Highway 30 West Realignment (NDOR project)$ 1,500,000
Construction of NW Flood Control Project $ 1,000,000
Moores Creek Extension $ 1,400,000 $ 500,000
TOTALS $ 4,695,000 $ 2,295,000 $ 745,000 $ 510,000
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Solid Waste Division
FY 2018 Budget
PUBLIC WORKS
DEPARTMENTSOLID WASTE
DIVISION
Landfill on Husker Hwy @
Hall / Buffalo County Line
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Enterprise Fund
Receive no funding from
General Fund
All revenues generated
from tipping fees
One of the few Divisions
with competition
Serves residents and non-
residents
PUBLIC WORKS
DEPARTMENTSOLID WASTE
DIVISION
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Landfill Site Life
4-5 years life left in current area (Cells 1 & 2)
Approximately 30 years life left in total Phase 1 area
PUBLIC WORKS
DEPARTMENTSOLID WASTE
DIVISION
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Notable Items From FY 2017
Continued routine capital replacement schedule
Transfer Station
-Concrete replacement
Landfill
-Additional perimeter
litter fencing
-New compactor
-Two new ground water
monitoring wells
PUBLIC WORKS
DEPARTMENTSOLID WASTE
DIVISION
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Notable Items From FY 2017
Transfer station NDEQ Title 132 re-permitting completed
New operating permit expires August, 2027
New Landfill NPDES permit received from the NDEQ
NPDES permit will expire December 2021
PUBLIC WORKS
DEPARTMENTSOLID WASTE
DIVISION
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FY 2018 Budget
Personnel – $1,055,234
Operations - $1,061,825
Capital - $4,716,000
PUBLIC WORKS
DEPARTMENTSOLID WASTE
DIVISION
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FY 2018 Budget Capital Expenditures
New wheel loader
($260,000), truck
($110,000), and transfer
trailer ($85,000) at the
transfer station
Cell 3 engineering and
construction ($4,000,000)
will be paid from restricted
cash reserves
PUBLIC WORKS
DEPARTMENTSOLID WASTE
DIVISION
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Highlights of FY 2018 Budget
No FTE changes
4% rate increase proposed for FY 2018
Two rate increases (FY 2014 & FY 2018) in past 13 years
PUBLIC WORKS
DEPARTMENTSOLID WASTE
DIVISION
Location Transfer Station Rate Per Ton Landfill Rate Per Ton
Grand Island $39.74 (uncompacted)$33.43 (uncompacted)
$31.98 (compacted)$29.46 (compacted)
Columbus $65.00
Norfolk $56.00
Gering $67.32
York $47.50
Holdrege $34.50
Hastings $38.00
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Questions?
PUBLIC WORKS
DEPARTMENTSOLID WASTE
DIVISION
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Public Works
2018 Wastewater
Budget
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Public Works
Accounting Changes
Modified Chart of Accounts to reflect current
Organizational Structure so the financial status of
each unit can be determined more easily
Created 2 restricted accounts: South Interceptor and
Collection ($3.2 M), and BNR (1M)
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Public Works
Budget Overview
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Public Works
Capital Projects
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Public Works
CIP Summary
North Interceptor Phase II
Lift Station 14 Abandonment
Lift Station 20 Upgrade
Point Repairs/Manhole Replacements
Cured in Place Pipe
Highway 30 Expansion
Airport Rehabilitation
Biological Nutrient Removal (BNR) Analysis
Online Monitoring
Legend
Complete
In Progress
Proposed
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Public Works
North Interceptor Phase II ($22,472,063)
Completed ahead of schedule
$854,105 (3.8%) below Contracts
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Public Works
Lift Station #14 Abandonment ($106,767)
Completion date – March
15, 2018
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Public Works
Lift Station #20 Upgrade ($2,769,003)
Accommodate
increased flow
from south and
west
Completion Date
– March 18, 2018
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Public Works
2017 Point Repairs and Manhole Replacements ($304,380)
Locust
West Phoenix
2017 Cured in Place Pipe ($700,000)
Locust
West Phoenix
E 3rd Street &N. Oak Street
W 22nd Street & N. Wheeler Ave.
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Public Works
Airport Collection System Rehabilitation($3,157,898)
Replace or repair failing lines and lift
stations
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Public Works
Highway 30 Extension($1,378,589)
Construct sanitary
sewer in advance of
Highway 30 relocation
to avoid increased cost
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Public Works
Biological Nutrient Removal (BNR) Analysis ($100,000)
Effluent Ammonia Limits will be lower in
2020, but current facility should handle
Biological Nutrient Removal (BNR) is
expected by 2025
WWTP changes for various BNR
approaches will be reviewed and
conceptual estimates developed
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Public Works
Online Monitoring ($200,000)
Prelude to Biological Nutrient
Removal (BNR)
Proactive Operations Management
Accommodate more sophisticated
processes
Energy and/or Chemical Savings
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Public Works
Lift Station Status
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Public Works
FY 2017 Wastewater Awards
NWEA Silver Safety Award (3rd Year in a Row)
NWEA Scott Wilber Outstanding Facility Award (3rd Year in a Row)
NWEA Scott Wilber Innovative Award
NWEA Scott Wilber Large Facility Best in Class
Congratulatory Note from US Congressman Adrian Smith
ABC Excellence in Construction (Headworks Project) - Cornhusker
Challenge (State Competition)
Under consideration in the National Competition
Certificate of (DMR-QA) Recognition (4th Year in a Row)
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Council Agenda Memo
From:Chad Nabity, AICP, Director
Meeting:August 8, 2017
Subject:Community Redevelopment Authority 2017-2018
Annual Budget
Presenter(s):Chad Nabity
It is my privilege to present to you the budget for the Community Redevelopment
Authority (CRA) for 2017-2018. This plan and budget continues the high-quality services
that have enabled the CRA to partner with the City of Grand Island, private developers
and businesses and with property owners in the blighted and substandard areas to make
Grand Island vibrant, clean, safe and attractive.
The CRA budget for 2017-2018 is offered to you with a review of the responsibilities of
the CRA. Those responsibilities and abilities are outlined in State Statutes and are
summarized, in part, as follows:
The creation of a Redevelopment Authority was authorized by the Nebraska Legislature
in order to provide communities with the ability to address certain areas of a city in need
of improvement and development. Powers granted to CRAs are outlined in Chapter l8 of
the Statutes and include the ability to expend funds to acquire substandard or blighted
areas, make public improvements, and assist with development and redevelopment
projects in specified areas. The Authority has virtually the same powers as any political
subdivision, including borrowing money, issuing bonds, undertaking surveys and
appraisals and asking for a levy of taxes.
A five-member board, appointed by the Mayor with the approval of the City Council,
governs the CRA. The CRA is administered by a Director and devotes the overwhelming
share of its resources to highly visible and effective programs. The CRA funds its
programs primarily through assessments on taxable properties within the Grand Island
city limits.
BLIGHTED AND SUBSTANDARD AREAS
There are 21 designated Blighted and Substandard Areas within the Grand Island City
Limits (see attached map) and 3 additional areas that encompass the entirety of the
Cornhusker Army Ammunition Plant. The City of Grand Island has the authority to
designate up to 35% of the community as blighted and substandard, the CAAP
designations are not counted against the 35%. At present 19.99% of the City has been
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designated blighted and substandard. Council has approved six blight studies during the
last year for the following areas.
Area Number General Location
20 Property at CAAP at Alda Road and Old Potash Highway
21 North of Seedling Mile and east of Stuhr Road
22 Property at CAAP between Old Potash Highway and 13th Street
east of 90th Road
23 Vine and Memorial Drive (Microblight)
24 East of Huston north of Faidley (Microblight)
25 The balance of the CAAP property between Airport Road and
Husker Highway and 60th Road and Shauppsville Road.
The CRA does have a study completed that includes the Veteran’s Home and
surrounding area that has not been submitted to Council for approval. The study was
completed and presented to the CRA in October of 2014.
Actions by the CRA are limited to those areas that have been declared blighted and
substandard by the Grand Island City Council.
CRA MISSION
The CRA is charged with taking action in specified areas of the community to assist
in the prevention and to inhibit physical deterioration (blighted and substandard
conditions) thereby enhancing property values and creating incentives for private
investment. They do this by encouraging new investment and improved infrastructure in
older areas of the community through the use of tax increment financing and investing
other tax dollars into approved redevelopment projects or grant programs. They also take
an active role in purchasing and demolishing properties that need to be cleared. This
property is then made available for redevelopment.
FISCAL RESOURCES
General Revenues for 2017-2018
The CRA is requesting property tax revenues of $757,664 including $198,050 for Lincoln
Pool Construction and Bonds and $559,614 for all other CRA programs. The CRA is
requesting the same levy that was approved last year. This will allow the CRA to meet
obligations, continue with their successful programs. The levies and tax asking have
been:
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2016-
2017
2015-
2016
2014-
2015
2013-
2014
2012-
2013
2011-
2012
2010-
2011
2009-
2010
0.026 0.026 0.026 0.026 0.026 0.026 0.017742 $0.018076
$746,691 $732,050 $691,245 $669,384 $654,437 $639,405 $425,000 $425,000
Program Funding
The CRA has the ability to assist private developers and governmental entities with the
commercial, residential or mixed-use redevelopment projects throughout the City.
Specific detail on projects is as follows:
Purchase of Dilapidated Properties/Infrastructure. The 2017-2018 budget includes
$200,000 for the acquisition of substandard properties in the blighted and
substandard areas and for the provision of infrastructure. The Authority will
consider any property within the designated areas.
Facade Development. For the façade development program $350,000 has been
budgeted, including grants and interest buy down; these projects are unidentified at
this time. This program has been used extensively in the Railside part of
Redevelopment Area #1 but has also been used in Areas #2 and #6. It is only
available in those areas that have a generalized redevelopment plan including
commercial façade development. There are currently pending applications for more
than $350,000 of façade improvement assistance.
Life Safety and Infrastructure Grants. This is a program to encourage upper-story
residential development in Downtown Grand Island. The CRA has budgeted
$200,000 in this line item, but is also showing revenue of $100,000 from the City of
Grand Island General Fund. It is anticipated that this program would be a multi-
year program to encourage the development of 50 additional residential units over
the course of a 5-year period. The redevelopment plan for this program was
approved by Council in February of 2015. The CRA received two new requests for
upper-story residential assistance and modified the request for the Hedde building
during the last year. The first payment of $20,000 was made for the apartment in the
Williamson’s building. We are anticipating making the payments for the apartments
in the Federation Labor Temple building before the end of the fiscal year in the
amount of $175,000. The CRA has committed funding $425,000 over the past three
years to 27 upper-story residential units and an additional $65,000 from the other
projects fund for four garden-level units. We expect to have paid out $195,000 of
the $490,000 committed by the end of this fiscal year. A total of 31 downtown
housing units have been funded.
Other Projects. In the blighted and substandard areas, $150,000 has been reserved
for other projects. Council has indicated an interest in additional study into the
effectiveness and overall impact of Tax Increment Financing projects in Grand
Island. Money from this line item could be allocated toward that project and
analysis.
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This funding can be assigned to specific projects including, but not limited to,
infrastructure improvements in the blighted and substandard areas that would
support larger redevelopment plans. The CRA has used this funding item in the
past to fund additional façade improvement projects and to make grants to fund
specific projects for: the Business Improvement Districts, the Grand Island Parks
Department, Fonner Park, The Central Nebraska Humane Society, St. Stephens,
Habitat for Humanity and other community groups for specific projects that meet
the mission of the CRA.
CONCLUSION
This budget provides for measured funding of redevelopment efforts during the 2017-
2018 fiscal year. The investments this community has made in housing, redevelopment
efforts, infrastructure and economic development bode well for the future of the
community. This budget is reflective of the commitments the CRA has made and will
enable them to pay off existing commitments and maintain a cash balance to guarantee
payment of future commitments.
The CRA will also continue to examine the community to identify areas that might
benefit from a Blighted and Substandard declaration and to review and recommend
approval of redevelopment plan amendments for tax increment financing projects on both
large and small scale developments. All of the tools used by the CRA are necessary for
them to accomplish their mission to assist in the prevention and to inhibit physical
deterioration (blighted and substandard conditions) thereby enhancing property
values and creating incentives for private investment.
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